Surgical Technologist – General OR

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and RNs before, during, and after operative procedures. You will scrub, assist with circulating duties, set up sterile fields and maintain aseptic conditions throughout surgeries.

Position requires 6-month orientation for those new to the OR, with day shifts 7:00am–3:30pm and on-call. Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or CST/TS-C certification is required, with BLS certification also

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent military program or CST/TS-C certification.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up sterile table with supplies, drugs and equipment.
• Assist with gowning, gloving and draping of surgical team.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures and participate in intraoperative timeouts.
• Count sponges and instruments with RN and circulator.
• Pass instruments and support sterilization processes post-surgery.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Military surgical tech program

Surgical Technologist certification (CST/TS-C)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

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 registered nurses throughout operative procedures, helping ensure high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. In this role, you will perform scrub functions, assist with circulating duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and prepare and maintain sterile fields. You will check supplies and equipment, pass instruments during procedures, and support proper sterilization processes following surgery.

A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00am—3:30pm w/ on-call requirements. Orientation is 6 months for anyone new to the OR setting - Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p with required call rotation. Shifts are assigned during orientation and will mostly likely be 8s or 10s.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion 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

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.
• 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.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.

Personal Protective Equipment:

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

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $28.50

Maximum hourly: $39.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).