Surgical Technician - CVOR Operating Room

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR). In this role, you will assist surgeons and the surgical team by selecting, setting up, and passing sterile instruments during open heart and vascular surgical procedures. You will work in a fast-paced operating room environment, supporting complex cardiovascular cases while maintaining strict aseptic technique and infection control standards.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Cardiovascular Operating Room at Kettering Health Dayton, a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. The position is full-time, first shift.

Responsibilities

• Select, set up, and pass sterile instruments to the surgeon and surgical assistants under the direction of the RN and surgeon
• Prepare the operating room table and scrub for surgical procedures
• Provide necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery
• Demonstrate working knowledge of aseptic technique in preparing for and assisting in surgical procedures
• Appropriately label and handle patient specimens
• Maintain a clean, safe environment free from clutter
• Demonstrate safe infection control practices
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Assist with preoperative and postoperative care as directed by the RN
• Assist with patient transport and other patient care duties in the OR
• Acquire and demonstrate skills needed to operate specialized equipment used in the OR
• Receive and respond to appropriate delegation from licensed nurses or physicians
• Perform preceptor activities as requested
• Participate in one elective educational opportunity

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology from an NBSTA-accredited program, OR
• Certification from NCCT, OR
• Four years of experience as a surgical technologist with a high school diploma, OR
• Four years of applicable on-the-job or military surgical technology training with a high school diploma

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required within one year of hire if hired without certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent experience in open heart and vascular surgery as a scrub technician or first assist
• Proficiency in scrubbing heart, vascular, endovascular, general surgery, robotics, and trauma cases
• Experience with orthopedic, bariatric, ENT, neuro/spine, ophthalmology, urology, and maxillofacial procedures is a plus
• On-call availability with a 30-minute response time