Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Surgery

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

A surgical technologist is responsible for assisting the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase utilizing AORN and OSHA 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. The level II surgical technologist is certified. Position will require working at both main and south campuses.

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED SURGICAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Department Specific Job Details:

Hours- M-F 7A-3P (VARY)

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology is required
• Must be a graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technical school

Certification/Licensure:

• CST: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date

Education Requirements:

Associates (Required), GED, High School (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

[Cert] CST: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association

At Dayton Children’s, we’re your community pediatric experts, ready to provide the right care, right here, for those you love most. We are your partner in helping children lead healthy lives, making them feel better when they’re sick or hurt, and making sure that life’s obstacles don’t stop them from experiencing the joy of being a kid. Every year we see over 300,000 patient visits giving us 300,000 reasons to go above and beyond every day in providing the best care for kids.