$10,000 Sign on bonus [taxable] available
Full-time, 40 Hours/Week
Variable Days: 2 shifts, 3pm-11:30pm; 2 shifts, 11am - 11:30pm + plus call commitment
Onsite

Summary:

Certified surgical technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room, including but not limited to, the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies, etc. During surgery, the certified surgical technologists contribute to patient care by assisting the surgeon with instrumentation, supplies, specimens, and control of the sterile, surgical field. They are instrumental in preventing foreign retained objects. (Association of Surgical Technologists, 2022). 

Responsibilities:
1.Responsible for scrubbing on all major and minor surgical procedures as assigned.

2.Participates with patient assessments while planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.

3.Performs circulating duties under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide care and safety to all patients.

4.Responsible for maintaining operating room suite supplies, pulling procedures, assisting with continuing education, precepting, and orientation of all staff.

5.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

6.Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager

7.Other duties as required.

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in pediatric surgery is preferred.

2.Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.

3.Experience in healthcare is preferred.

4.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience
1.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is required.

2.Certification: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.

3.Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.

Full Time

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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