Surgical Technologist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support operating room teams. You will prepare rooms, maintain sterile fields, and ensure instruments are properly sterilized for procedures, collaborating with nurses, anesthesiologists, and physicians.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, accurate counts of sponges and instruments, and ongoing learning with advanced surgical technology in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with sterile processing and surgical instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate counts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered team.
• Commitment to infection control and safety.
• Willingness to learn and adopt advanced surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures.
• Maintain sterile fields and ensure instruments and equipment are sterilized.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs during procedures.
• Assist with specimen handling and transfer as required.
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
• Collaborate with nurses, anesthesiologists, and physicians to support high-quality surgical care.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical instrumentation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Infection control

Willingness to learn

Job description

supporting surgeons during operative and invasive procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures.
• Maintain sterile fields and ensure instruments and equipment are available and properly sterilized.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs before and during procedures.
• Assist with specimen handling and transfer as required.
• Follow strict infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
• Collaborate with nurses, anesthesiologists, and physicians to support high-quality surgical care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of sterile processing and surgical instrumentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy for surgical counts.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-centered team environment.
• Commitment to infection control, safety, and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and work with advanced surgical technology.