Pediatric surgical tech jobs require a specialized skill set built around smaller anatomy, age-specific instrumentation, and the emotional demands of operating on pediatric patients, making these roles among the most distinct in surgical technology. Salaries for pediatric scrub techs typically range from $55,000 to $80,000 annually, with higher compensation at freestanding children's hospitals in major metro markets.
Employers seek candidates with CST certification, a minimum of two years of OR experience, and documented exposure to pediatric cases spanning general, urology, orthopedic, and cardiac procedures. Facilities in academic medical centers often require or strongly prefer candidates with dedicated pediatric case volume.
Hiring demand is strongest in Texas, Ohio, and the Mid-Atlantic corridor, where CommonSpirit, Ascension, and Trinity Health operate pediatric surgical programs with consistent open requisitions.
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