Surgical Technician FA - Operating Room

Surgical Technician FA - Operating Room Posted Date 32 minutes ago (10/14/2026 9:14 AM) Job ID 2026-59605 Job Category Surgical Technologist Job Type Full-Time Shift First Shift Department 360050 - OR FTE 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0 Job Code JP0369 Job Details Kettering Health Soin | Beavercreek | Full-Time | First Shift Responsibilities & Requirements The Surgical Technologist First Assistant (STFA) is responsible for providing assistance to surgeon and under his/her direction and supervision. The STFA participates in the care of the surgical patient with primary emphasis on the intraoperative phase of care. The STFA assists the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of care by maintaining hemostasis, utilizing the Electro-surgical unit, clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and suturing tissue. The STFA maintains visualization of the surgical field through manipulation and retraction of tissue. The STFA inserts trocars and instruments, handles body tissue, and sutures including the closure of tissue planes. The STFA secure drains and apply splints and casts. The STFA functions as an extension of the surgeon at the sterile field during robotic procedures. The ability to perform all surgical activities including but not limited to those listed above, are based on the granting of privileges by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Chief of Surgery and the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee. Minimum Education Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology. Successful completion and documentation of a Surgical First Assistant Program as set forth by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (NBSTSA), or other approved accrediting body. Required Skills Certification as a First Assistant required Minimum Work Experience Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist Prefer a minimum of six months experience as a First Assistant Required Licenses [Ohio, United States] Certified First Assistant Required Certification: Successful completion of the examination by one of the below entities: CSA: administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR CSFA: administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) BLS certification - Required Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care. Options Apply Today! Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com