Certified Surgical Technician

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist for their Surgery department. The role requires assisting surgeons in pediatric procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Applicants must hold an Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology and be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). This position is critical for maintaining quality patient care and will involve working hours from Tuesday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM.

Qualifications

• Responsible for assisting the surgeon in pediatric surgeries.
• Must maintain sterile technique and prepare appropriate instruments.
• Collaboration with healthcare team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the pediatric intraoperative phase during surgeries.
• Function as a role model and advocate for patients.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Education

Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology

Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technical school

Tools

AORN standards

OSA standards

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department: Surgery

Schedule: Full time

Hours: 36

Job Details:

A surgical technologist is responsible for assisting the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase utilizing AORN and OSA standards of practice. Collaborates with other healthcare team members to meet the patients/families needs in a cost‑effective manner. Provides customer service for the patients/families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members. Functions as a team player and practices open communication with a positive flexible attitude. Assists in meeting departmental goals by participating in quality improvement activities. Functions as a role model, change agent, education, coaching, and patient advocate. The role of the surgical technologist includes maintaining sterile technique, preparing for each procedure with age appropriate instrumentation and supplies, utilizing physicians preference cards, and passing instrumentation. Any budgeted position may be required to take call in accordance with the departmental policy. Position will require working both main and south campuses.

Department Specific Job Details:

Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri 7A-7P

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology is required
• Must be a graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technical school

Certification/Licensure:

• CST: Certified Surgical Technologist – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date