Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign on bonus

Health benefits

401(k) and retirement plan

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is hiring Certified Surgical Technologists responsible for preparing the operating room and assisting in surgeries. This full-time position involves scrubbing on surgical procedures, participating in patient care assessments, and maintaining supplies. Candidates should have CST and BLS certifications, and preferably experience in pediatric surgery.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, including weekends. This is an onsite position with a focus on pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Education includes High School Diploma or equivalent with a Surgical Technologist program graduation.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technician and Basic Life Support are required.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on all major and minor surgical procedures as assigned.
• Participate with patient assessments while planning and evaluating care.
• Perform circulating duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain operating room supplies and assist with education and orientation.
• Demonstrate knowledge to provide care for all patient needs.
• Participate in various hospital activities as directed.

Skills

Pediatric surgery experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

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.

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.

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite