Certified Surgical Technologist
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
$10,000 Sign on bonus [taxable] available Bonus paid in full
with first paycheck 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
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