Surgical Technologist- Adult OR

Operative_Services_UHC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Elevated hourly rate (+$3)

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Adult OR in the UH Cleveland Medical Center. The role involves maintaining sterile conditions, assisting in operative procedures, and ensuring instruments and supplies are ready for use.

Certification is preferred but not required. Expected duties include primary scrub patient care, medication handling on the sterile field, and active engagement in quality improvement and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required).
• Completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program (Required).
• Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient age-specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions.
• Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Assure instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team and follow hand-off protocols.
• Actively participate in quality improvement and continuous learning.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Teamwork

Equipment handling

Sterile technique

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Military Surgical Technologist training program

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Adult OR (2600035N)

Surgical Technologist- Adult OR - ( 2600035N )

The UH Cleveland Medical Center Operating Room is looking for Surg Techs interested in joining their Team

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate + $3.00 elevated hourly rate

The Surgical Technologist maintains sterile conditions, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures that all instruments and supplies are available and properly handled. The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder.

What You Will Do

• Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
• Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
• Involved in learning and self-improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required) or
• Other Accredited Program: completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program (Required)
• Certification preferred but not required

Work Experience

• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)