Surgical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, OH is hiring a Surgical Technologist. The role supports surgeons and RNs by maintaining a sterile field, preparing supplies, and assisting in all intraoperative steps. On-call requirements and varied hours are part of the schedule.

Minimum qualifications include graduating from a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program or equivalent military program with BLS certification. Certification as a CST/TS-C is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program accredited by CAAHEP/ABHES or completion of a military surgical technology program.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Set up the sterile table and ensure supplies, drugs and equipment are available.
• Assist RN in counting sponges and instruments during surgery.
• Assist in gowning/gloving and draping; maintain aseptic field.
• Participate in intraoperative timeout and specimen handling.
• Answer patient calls and relay information to the provider.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Surgical Technology program

Military surgical tech program

certification TS-C or CST

Job description

This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000*.

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world‑class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Surgical Technologists, sometimes called “scrub techs”, assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and Registered Nurses. They help to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintain a sterile field. Surgical Technologists perform a variety of functions, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, performing appropriate counts, draping the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon and assistant during the procedure, preparing sterile dressing and cleaning instruments for terminal sterilization. This is a great hands‑on learning opportunity that will allow you to enhance your skills each and every day.

Working Hours

A caregiver in this position works variable days and hours between 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM, with on‑call requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• Answer patient phone calls, gather information and relay to the provider.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) OR completion of a military surgical technology program OR certification as a Surgical Technologist (acceptable certifications for this route are TS‑C through the National Center for Competency Training or CST through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Trauma center experience.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > 75 pounds periodically.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Medium Work – exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $28.50
Maximum hourly: $39.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).