Surgical Technologist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Port Washington, WI, is seeking a surgical support professional to set up operating rooms, assemble instruments, and ensure a sterile field for procedures.

You will assist during surgeries, monitor equipment, help with patient positioning and transport, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to maintain safe, efficient surgical flow.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate sterile technique and infection control.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain sterility under pressure.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting medical/surgical equipment.
• Commitment to patient safety and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgery.
• Maintain and protect an aseptic, sterile field throughout procedures.
• Operate, monitor, and perform checks on surgical and support equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning to support safe, effective surgical care.
• Support patient transport and ensure safe handling before and after procedures.
• Provide in-procedure assistance to surgeons as needed to support surgical flow.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Equipment troubleshooting

Teamwork and patient safety

Job description

Summary

Sets up and prepares operating rooms for surgical procedures by assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment while following strict aseptic technique. Supports surgeons during procedures by maintaining a safe, sterile field and ensuring that needed items and supplies are available and managed appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgery.
• Maintain and protect an aseptic, sterile field throughout procedures.
• Operate, monitor, and perform checks on surgical and support equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning to support safe, effective surgical care.
• Support patient transport and ensure safe handling before and after procedures.
• Provide in-procedure assistance to surgeons as needed to support surgical flow.

Core Skills

• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and infection control.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain sterility under pressure.
• Comfort operating and troubleshooting medical/surgical equipment.
• Patient-safety focused teamwork and communication.