Surgical Technician

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the pediatric intraoperative team. You will assist the surgeon using AORN/OSA standards, maintain sterile technique, and prepare instruments appropriate for children.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and patient advocacy. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and provide courteous service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology school.
• Certification or completion in Surgical Technology required or within 2 weeks.
• CPR preferred at hire or obtained shortly after start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase following AORN/OSA standards.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare age-appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, nurses and physicians.
• Flexibly support main and south campus operations; be a team player.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Pediatric care

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

High School Diploma/GED + Certification in Surgical Technology

Job description

Surgical Technician# dayton children's## Surgical TechnicianApply: Dayton Children's - Main Campus: Dayton Children's - South Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R24628## **Facility:**Dayton Children's - Main Campus## **Department:**Perioperative Services - Main Campus II## **Schedule:**Full time## **Hours:**40## **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: 4 10 hour days, 1 day off rotating each week, call is required, must reside within 30 mins from Main campus.****Job Description****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