Surgical Technologist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams by preparing instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting during procedures. The role emphasizes patient safety, efficiency, and reliable case preparation.

You will adapt to surgeon preferences, mentor staff, and participate in on-call duties while promoting teamwork and continuous quality improvement in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Surgical Technology Certificate.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• Open to new graduates with relevant certification.
• Strong technical skills, adaptability, critical thinking, and excellent communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on patient safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for specific surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies are ready.
• Set up sterile fields, assist during surgeries, and perform case closing tasks.
• Collaborate with surgeons to plan and adjust procedures as needed.
• Manage intraoperative challenges, responding proactively to complications.
• Mentor and precept other technologists and staff, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in on-call duties, responding promptly to departmental needs outside scheduled hours.
• Communicate effectively with team members, ensuring smooth operations and patient safety.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree or Surgical Technology Certificate

Job description

Role Overview

The Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect surgical care, assisting surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. They prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient setup. They scrub on a variety of procedures, adapt to surgeon preferences, and perform case closing activities. The role involves anticipating intra-operative needs, managing unexpected events calmly, and mentoring staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare for specific surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies are ready.
• Set up sterile fields, assist during surgeries, and perform case closing tasks.
• Collaborate with surgeons to plan and adjust procedures as needed.
• Manage intraoperative challenges, responding proactively to complications.
• Mentor and precept other technologists and staff, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in on-call duties, responding promptly to departmental needs outside scheduled hours.
• Communicate effectively with team members, ensuring smooth operations and patient safety.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and foster a positive work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's degree or Surgical Technology Certificate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Open to new graduates with relevant certification.
• Strong technical skills, adaptability, critical thinking, and excellent communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on patient safety and efficiency.