Pediatric Surgical Technologist — OR Prep & Patient Advocate

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a surgical technologist to support pediatric intraoperative care. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile technique, and prepare instrumentation for procedures at the Main Campus with a 36-hour work week.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the broader team to ensure high-quality patient care, advocate for families, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• Must graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technology school.
• CST certification preferred; CPR must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in pediatric intraoperative phase following AORN/OSA standards.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare age-appropriate instrumentation.
• Pass instrumentation and use physician preference cards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to meet patient/family needs.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and act as patient advocate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Accredited Surgical Tech school

Job description

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a surgical technologist to support pediatric intraoperative care. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile technique, and prepare instrumentation for procedures at the Main Campus with a 36-hour work week.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the broader team to ensure high-quality patient care, advocate for families, and participate in quality improvement activities.