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Surgical Technician

Dayton Children's Hospital

Dayton, OHFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Dayton, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR Certification Within 2 Weeks

Job overview

The surgical technologist assists surgeons during pediatric intraoperative care, following AORN and OSA standards. The role prepares age-appropriate instruments and supplies, maintains sterile technique, and passes instrumentation. The technologist collaborates with healthcare team members, supports patients and families, and participates in quality improvement. Work is required at both the Main and South campuses, with three 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical InstrumentationSterile TechniqueAORN StandardsOSA StandardsPediatric Intraoperative Care

Qualifications

Associate's in Surgical Technology or High School Diploma/GED Plus Surgical Technology CertificateAccredited Surgical Technical School GraduateCPR CertificationCPR Certification Within 2 Weeks

Full job description

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Dayton Children's - South Campus

Full time

R24627

Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Perioperative Services IIISchedule:Full timeHours:36Job Details:A 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.

** MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED SURGICAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL**

Department Specific Job Details:

Hours: 3 12 hour Shifts 7a-730p

Education:

  • Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology OR High School Diploma/GED plus Certification of Completion in Surgical Technology is required

  • Must be a graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technical school

Certification/Licensure:

  • CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date

#Talroo

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

  • We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.

  • We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.

  • We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

  • We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.

  • We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.

  • We value and respect each person - We 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,756 open Surgical Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$65–97K/yr39 salary ranges
  • Ohio median$29–39/hr23 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 129 open Surgical Technologist jobs in Ohio and 2,756 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Surgical Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,208 postings).
Education
7 of the 2,756 open Surgical Technologist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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