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Akron Children's Hospital

Certified Surgical Technologist at Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital No longer available

Job Description

$10,000 Sign on bonus [taxable] available
Bonus paid in full with first paycheck

Full-time, 40 Hours/Week

Monday - Friday, 3pm-11pm. Plus call commitment


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



Typical mid-level pay: $63k for Surgical Technologists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$63k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $91k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+5%
10yr growth
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024