Surgical Technologist - Cole Eye OR

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Health System at the Main Campus in Cleveland as a Surgical Technologist in the Cole Eye OR. You will support surgeons and RNs in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting, preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with sterilization and intraoperative processes.

The role includes day shifts with on-call requirements, a 7:00am-5:30pm schedule, and a collaborative team culture focused on excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program OR certified as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST), or completion of military Surgical Technology Program.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating under the direction of an RN.
• Set up the sterile table and ensure appropriate supplies and equipment are available.
• Assist RN in counting sponges and instruments during surgery.
• Assist gowning/gloving and draping of the surgical team.
• Maintain aseptic conditions throughout the procedure.
• Participate in intraoperative timeouts and assist with specimen labeling and disposition.

Skills

BLS Certification

OR experience

Education

Surgical Tech program or CST/TS-C certification

Military Surgical Tech training

LPN license (state)

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Surgical Technologist - Cole Eye OR

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Cole Eye Or-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G18006

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Surgical Technologists play a vital role in supporting surgeons and RNs throughout operative procedures, helping ensure high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. In this position within the Ophthalmology Surgical Center, responsibilities include preparing and maintaining sterile fields, checking supplies and equipment, passing instruments, and supporting proper sterilization processes following procedures.

This role supports a variety of eye surgeries and procedures in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. It offers a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in the operating room while contributing to positive outcomes for patients and caregivers. You'll be part of a growing workspace with Cole Eye at Main, working alongside a collaborative team with a strong, supportive culture.

A caregiver in this position works days + on-call requirements from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. after orientation. For on-call requirements, you must be on site within 1 hour. Orientation is 3 months Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Set up the sterile table and ensure appropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available.
• Assists RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc. at appropriate times during surgery.
• Assist in gowning and gloving surgical team members and draping patients.
• Ensure aseptic condition is maintained by the scrubbed surgical team through the procedure.
• Participate in the intraoperative "timeout".
• Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures and gives specimens to circulator for disposition.

If in an Ambulatory setting the following duties may be assigned:

• Coordinates surgical and clinical schedules.
• Assists with outpatient clinic flow.
• Provides information to patient and family.
• Assists with coordinating outpatient procedure room cases and supplies.
• Assists with marketing and practice development and orientation of new hires.
• Coordinates studies for section.
• Answers patient phone calls, gathers information and relays to provider.
• Performs post-op phone to patient based on provider instruction and relays information to provider.
• Scribes for provider in outpatient clinic.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CCAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) OR Certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) OR completion of a military Surgical Technology Program OR state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Scrubbing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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