Ophthalmic Surgical Technologist — Day Shift & On-Call

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,261 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and RNs in a fast-paced ophthalmology operating room at the Main campus. You will prepare sterile fields, count instruments and assist in gowning, draping and aseptic technique to ensure safe procedures.

Minimum qualifications include accredited Surgical Technology training or equivalent certification and BLS. The role offers day shifts, full-time hours, and orientation with a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through CCAAHEP or ABHES OR Certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) OR completion of a military Surgical Technology Program OR state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Set up the sterile table and ensure appropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available.
• Assist RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc. at appropriate times during surgery.
• Assist in gowning and gloving surgical team members and draping patients.
• Ensure aseptic condition is maintained by the scrubbed surgical team through the procedure.
• Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.”
• Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures and give specimens to circulator for disposition.

Skills

Sterile technique

Scrub skills

OR support

Education

Surgical Technology program accreditation (CCAAHEP/ABHES) or CST/TS-Cert

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and RNs in a fast-paced ophthalmology operating room at the Main campus. You will prepare sterile fields, count instruments and assist in gowning, draping and aseptic technique to ensure safe procedures.

Minimum qualifications include accredited Surgical Technology training or equivalent certification and BLS. The role offers day shifts, full-time hours, and orientation with a collaborative team culture.