Surgical Technologist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for on-site support to prepare operating rooms and assist surgeons and nurses during procedures. The role emphasizes sterile technique, instrument handling, and efficient room turnover.

Candidates should hold current CST certification and demonstrate accuracy in surgical counts and safety protocols while collaborating closely with the surgical team to ensure patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and operating room procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with surgeons, registered nurses, and the surgical team.
• Detail-oriented approach to counts, safety, and instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the operating room environment to support sterile workflow.
• Select, arrange, and manage surgical instruments and supplies.
• Perform surgical counts and support correct instrument/spare management.
• Assist during procedures while upholding safety and aseptic standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate solutions as needed.
• Support efficient room turnover between cases.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical setup

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (On-site)

Prepare operating rooms and support safe, efficient surgical procedures by selecting and arranging instruments and maintaining strict sterile technique. Assist surgeons and registered nurses throughout procedures, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available and properly handled.

Key Duties

• Set up and maintain the operating room environment to support sterile workflow
• Select, arrange, and manage surgical instruments and supplies
• Perform surgical counts and support correct instrument/spare management
• Assist during procedures while upholding safety and aseptic standards
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate solutions as needed
• Support efficient room turnover between cases

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and operating room procedures
• Ability to work effectively with surgeons, registered nurses, and the surgical team
• Detail-oriented approach to counts, safety, and instrument handling