Job Description

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Surgery

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

36A 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:

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology is required

• Must be a graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technical school

Certification/Licensure:

• Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CFA) is required

• Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (CIS) is preferred

• 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