Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

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

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign on bonus (available) taxable

Job summary

Akron Children's is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist in Akron, Ohio. The role requires preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons during procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Full-time hours include Monday to Friday with weekend shifts required.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program, and hold CST and BLS certifications. Experience in pediatric surgery is preferred.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scrubbing on all major and minor surgical procedures.
• Participates in patient assessments and evaluates patient care.
• Performs circulating duties under Registered Nurse supervision.
• Maintains operating room suite supplies and assists with education.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care needs.
• Participates in hospital activities directed by the Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Pediatric surgery experience

Working with all levels within an organization

Healthcare experience

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Full-time, 40 Hours/Week

Monday to Friday, days 7am-3:30pm plus every other weekend 7am-3:30pm

On call required

Onsite

$10,000 Sign on bonus (available) taxable

Summary

Certified surgical technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room, including but not limited to, the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies, etc. During surgery, the certified surgical technologists contribute to patient care by assisting the surgeon with instrumentation, supplies, specimens, and control of the sterile surgical field. They are instrumental in preventing foreign retained objects. (Association of Surgical Technologists, 2022).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scrubbing on all major and minor surgical procedures as assigned.
• Participates with patient assessments while planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Performs circulating duties under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide care and safety to all patients.
• Responsible for maintaining operating room suite supplies, pulling procedures, assisting with continuing education, precepting, and orientation of all staff.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in pediatric surgery is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

Education And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Certification: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.
• Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.