Surgical Technician

Dayton Children's Hospital

. Assist the surgeon during the pediatric intraoperative phase .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric surgical instrumentation and maintains sterile technique while assisting surgeons during procedures. Collaborates effectively with healthcare team members to advocate for patient needs and participates in quality improvement activities.

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Pediatric Surgical Instrumentation KnowledgeSterile Technique MaintenanceAORN Standards KnowledgeSurgical Technology CertificationCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Surgical InstrumentationQuality Improvement ParticipationProcedure PreparationIntraoperative AssistanceAge-Appropriate Supplies Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationPatient AdvocacyCoachingRole ModelingChange Agent

Certifications & Qualifications

Surgical Technology CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

AORN StandardsOSA StandardsHealthcare Team CollaborationCost-Effective Patient CareCall Duty Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the surgeon during the pediatric intraoperative phase
Collaborate with healthcare team members to meet patient and family needs cost-effectively
Provide customer service to patients, families, nurses, physicians, and healthcare team members
Maintain sterile technique
Prepare for procedures using age-appropriate instrumentation and supplies
Utilize physicians’ preference cards and pass instrumentation
Participate in quality improvement activities
Serve as a role model, change agent, educator, coach, and patient advocate
Work at both the main and south campuses
Take call in accordance with departmental policy when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited surgical technical school
Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology OR High School Diploma/GED plus Certification of Completion in Surgical Technology
CPR preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date
Ability to work at both the main and south campuses
Ability to take call in accordance with departmental policy if required
Knowledge and application of AORN and OSA standards of practice
Ability to maintain sterile technique
Pediatric surgical instrumentation and supplies knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 36 hours
CPR preferred at hire, with employer-provided time to obtain it within 2 weeks of start date