Surgical Technician

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH, seeks a Surgical Technologist for the Surgery department on a part-time basis. The role involves assisting the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase, maintaining sterile technique, and preparing age-appropriate instrumentation.

Monday through Friday shifts include Thursday-Friday 7p–7a, with potential for on-call per policy. Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program; an Associate’s degree or HS diploma with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
• Associates degree in Surgical Technology or HS Diploma with Certification required.
• Ability to work Thursday-Friday 7p–7a.
• Maintains sterile technique and prepares instrumentation.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in pediatric intraoperative phase following AORN/OSA standards.
• Prepare for procedures with age-appropriate instrumentation and supplies.
• Pass instruments and maintain sterile field during surgery.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and team communication.
• May be required to take call per departmental policy.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Team player

Open communication

Positive attitude

Coaching/education support

Education

Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology

HS Diploma + Certification in Surgical Technology

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department: Surgery

Schedule: Part time

Hours: 24

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

• MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED SURGICAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Hours: Thursday-Friday (7p-7a)

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