Cincinnati Children's · 3 weeks ago
Surgical Tech
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26/hr - $32.28/hrCincinnati Children's is dedicated to improving children's health through a holistic team approach. The Surgical Tech role involves supporting surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, engaging in professional development, and advocating for patients and families while complying with regulatory standards.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Participates in and supports surgical procedures including assistance with and setup of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies
Demonstrates basic understanding of surgical procedures in which one participates, including knowledge of surgical technology and the ability to appropriately respond to planned and unplanned events
Reviews surgery plan to prepare for procedure, focusing on the cost-effective provision of supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care
Utilizes surgical plan as the resource for opening or holding on necessary implants/supplies, with knowledge of resources to utilize for questions
Follows best practices and procedures in the provision of safe surgical patient care, escalating any potential patient and employee safety issues
Engages in safety culture with active participation in patient safety huddles
Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others
Active engagement in shared governance activities, unit recycling opportunities, and participation with unit process improvement activities
Engages in professional development to promote safe patient care
Uses shared decision making, engaging in multidisciplinary team process and actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practices
Knowledge of patient situational awareness and of escalation plan
Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully, resolving basic issues and escalating when necessary
Supports an atmosphere of collaboration, respect and trust within the team
Responsive to day-to-day needs of colleagues
Works on behalf of patient and family; aware of ethical conflicts/issues between personal and patient values that may surface in clinical setting
Aware of patient rights and represents patient when patient cannot represent self
Encourages cultural diversity and recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience; incorporates culturally diverse concepts into patient care
Makes decisions guided by rules and best practices
Escalates issues for assistance in difficult situations
Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital
Mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures
Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis
Work with department managers to identify and share safety best practices
Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in surgical technology from an Allied Health Education Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
Associate degree in surgical technology from a program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES)
Formal military training in surgical technology from the Army, Navy, or Air Force (68D Surgical Technology Training [Army], Hospital Corpsman [Navy], Surgical Services Specialist [Air Force])
Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Company
Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (132)
2024 (109)
2023 (131)
2022 (124)
2021 (98)
2020 (68)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.6MKey Investors
Nestle Purina PetcareNational Institutes of HealthFarmer Family Foundation
2025-12-29Grant
2024-03-12Grant· $2.6M
2023-04-20Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Tony Johnston
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Vice President and CTO
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