Certified Surgical Technician

Facility

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Surgery

Full time, 36 hours per week

• Assist the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase utilizing AORN and OSA standards of practice.
• Collaborate with other healthcare team members to meet the patient/family needs in a cost‑effective manner.
• Provide customer service to patients/families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Function as a team player and practice open communication with a positive, flexible attitude.
• Assist in meeting departmental goals by participating in quality improvement activities.
• Act as a role model, change agent, educator, coach, and patient advocate.
• Maintain sterile technique, prepare for each procedure with age‑appropriate instrumentation and supplies, utilize physician preference cards, and pass instrumentation.
• May be required to take call in accordance with departmental policy.
• Work both the main and south campuses.

• Hours:
  
  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology required; graduate of an accredited surgical technology school.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. CPR preferred at hire, must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

• Commit to safety – ensure every action prioritizes safety of patients, families, and employees.
• Serve with compassion – bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• Own every moment – take pride in everything we do.
• Better together – collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• Innovate with purpose – adapt and change to improve pediatric care now and tomorrow.
• Value and respect each person – create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.