Surgical Technician - CVOR (Kettering Medical Center) job

Kettering Health Network is honored to be recognized in 2017 by its employees as the healthcare organization where they consistently experience the behavior and culture that create a GREAT workplace! The Best Workplaces in Healthcare is in partnership with Fortune and is the best of the best ranking based upon certified employee feedback completed with the Great Place to Work s renowned Trust Index.

Taking pride in our Sacred Work, Kettering Health Network is committed to transforming the healthcare experience with world-class health services for our patients and their families. We strive to improve the quality of life of those in our community. Located in southwest Ohio, Kettering Health Network is a not-for-profit network of 8 hospitals, 10 emergency departments and 120 outpatient facilities.

If this is the environment you would like to contribute your expertise in nursing to and further grow your career, then read on . . .

About You:

As a professionalSurgical Technician, you view each of your patients as if you were treating a beloved family member or dear friend. You possess a strong passion for being a trusted teammate in the operating room. Your patients and co-workers best describe you as compassionate, determined, out-spoken in a professional manner when the situation calls for it, a can do attitude, impeccable work ethic and highly accountable with a strong attention to detail. You are intellectually curious and look for opportunities to cross-train to display your skills in multiple operating room disciplines, such as heart, neuro, orthopedic and robotics.

About Kettering Medical Center Operating Room:

• 21 state-of-the art operating suites
• General, Heart, Neuro, Orthopedic and Robotic surgery
• Level II trauma facility
• National recognition for innovation in Orthopedic and Heart Care

About the Opportunity:

• Competitive compensation, including on-call hourly, shift and weekend pay differentials
• 403(b) pre-tax savings account with employer match
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health care and Prescription Drug subsidy
• 80% company paid health coverage for employees and dependants (Full-time employees)
• College Tuition Reimbursement and family discounts at Kettering College
• Community involvement&humanitarian opportunities
• Team oriented environment
• And more . . .

Responsibilities&Requirements

As our newSurgical Technician, based in beautiful Kettering Ohio, your mission, as a vital part of the surgical team, is to assist in direct care to patients, while continually supporting your surgeons and nurses by selecting, setting up, and passing of sterile instruments to the surgeon and assistants. You will embrace best-in-class nursing processes to provide excellence in nursing care to your patients in all settings and in collaboration with other health care providers. Further responsibilities include:

• Accountability for your professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law
• Utilizing organizational resources you will act as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities
• Deliver nursing care that reflects the mission, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization, nursing departments and Kettering Health Network as whole

Skills, Knowledge, Experience You Offer:

• Associates in Surgical Technology from an approved school
• Certification from the National board of Surgical Technology (NBSTA) or applicable on the job or military training
• Surgical Techs without proper certification must acquire certification within one year of hire date
• Current BLS certification
• Two years current experience as a Surgical Technician highly preferred
• Specialized areas treating cardiovascular patients (CVOR) strongly preferred
• Excellent professional customer service skills and communication both verbal and written
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease in a fast paced environment

Join the operating room team at Kettering Medical Center and experience the rewards, job satisfaction and prestige of working with the best of the best!

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Associated topics: cardiologist, cardiology, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, congestive, failure, heart, interventional, non interventional, non invasive