Surgical Technician

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Perioperative Services III department. The role supports the pediatric intraoperative phase, maintains sterile technique, and prepares age-appropriate instrumentation across main and south campuses.

36 hours weekly, full-time schedule. The position emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and patient advocacy, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement activities and serve as a change agent and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology (or HS diploma + Certification of Completion) is required.
• Must be a graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technology school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase following AORN and OSA standards.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and healthcare team to meet patient/family needs.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare age-appropriate instrumentation for procedures.
• Provide customer service and open communication with patients, families and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and act as a patient advocate.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Quality improvement

Education

Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

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.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Perioperative Services III

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.

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED SURGICAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Department Specific Job Details

Hours: 3 12 hour Shifts 7a-730p

Education

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology OR High School Diploma/GED plus Certification of Completion in Surgical Technology is required
• Must be a graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technical school

Certification/Licensure

• CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date