Surgical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Florida seeks a Surgical Technologist to join a skilled perioperative team. You will assist during cardio-thoracic and vascular procedures, maintain sterile technique, and support surgeons and circulating nurses throughout all operative phases.

Ideal candidates have graduating certification from an accredited program, CST/TS-C certification or military equivalent, and BLS certification. On‑site schedule with on‑call requirements applies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CAAHEP/ABHES).
• Military surgical tech program completion is acceptable.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) is required or preferred.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, individualized patient care in perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases.
• Follow perioperative guidelines and maintain aseptic technique.
• Maintain sterile field and support surgeon and RN Circulator during procedures.
• Review assignments, anticipate surgeon preferences, and assist with equipment and supplies.
• Assist with draping, sponge and instrument counts, and specimen handling as directed.
• Ensure proper room turnover, equipment maintenance, and documentation of counts.

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through the CAAHEP or ABHES

Military surgical technology program completion

Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C or CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,000*
• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,000*

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will 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 and ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintaining 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, assisting during the procedure, preparing sterile dressing and cleaning instruments for terminal sterilization. This is a great hands‑on learning opportunity for those who want to specialize in cardio thoracic and vascular surgery that will help you to advance your skill set and potentially move into other roles within the Operating Room.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM – 4:30PM, with on‑call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide quality, individualized patient care in the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases.
• Follow guidelines for perioperative practices as established by AORN.
• Maintain the sterile field.
• Review daily assignments and ascertain surgeon‑specific preferences and anesthesia.
• Identify and prioritize individual patient care needs taking into consideration age, physiological, cultural and physical status.
• Plan care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admission assessment and MD preferences.
• Assemble, check and open sterile packs, sutures and more.
• Practice and assist others in maintaining aseptic technique and report and/or correct any breaks.
• Comply with required standards for patient positioning, skin preparation, counting and side‑site verification.
• Remain with the sterile setup to assure maintenance of the sterile field.
• Assist with draping the sterile field.
• Prepare/edit surgeon's preference lists.
• Communicate pertinent information during procedure and during personnel changes, including status of surgical procedure.
• Collect specimens as directed by the surgeon and identify the origin of each specimen to the RN Circulator.
• Assist surgeons and assistants with retraction and suction as directed.
• Assure that all biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly using universal precautions.
• Keep accurate counts of all sutures, sharps, soft goods and instruments.
• Assist RN Circulator to ensure proper room utilization through decreased turnover time per CPT and scheduled procedural time review.
• Assure that all instrumentation is returned to decontamination with proper documentation count sheets.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through the CAAHEP or 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Two years of experience in a multi‑disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting

Physical Requirements:

• Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
• Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self‑control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing work load, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self‑starting and self‑motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish completion of the daily surgical schedule.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.