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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. 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 to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full Time - Variable Shifts - Flexible Schedule

**$7,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

Orientation: 

All new certified surgical technologists are expected to complete OR orientation upon hire. Orientation will be between 3-5 months but can be extended at the discretion of the Clinical Nurse Manager. Orientation will be Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. New employees are expected to be available to complete orientation during the day shifts listed above. Completion of Periop101 course and exam are required to be completed onsite during the orientation period. Further details regarding orientation will be provided by the OR educator and/or Clinical Nurse Managers on the first day. 

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

FTE: 1.000000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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