Surgical Technologist - General OR

Cleveland Clinic; Weston (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to patient-centered care. As a Surgical Technologist, you'll play a vital role in the operating room, supporting surgeons and ensuring a sterile environment. This position offers hands-on experience in a dynamic setting, where your contributions significantly impact patient outcomes. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere and the chance to work with a team that values your skills and dedication.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or military equivalent.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Ensure proper handling of biohazard materials and accurate counts of instruments.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Aseptic Technique

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Surgical Technology Program

Military Surgical Technology Program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Surgical Technologists, sometimes called 'scrub techs,' assist with procedures under the supervision of surgeons and RNs, helping ensure quality patient care before, during and after the operative procedure. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, passing instruments to the surgeon and sterilizing instruments after procedures. This position offers a unique way to gain hands-on experience in an operative environment while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and caregivers every day. Ultimately, surgery could not be possible without your support.

**A caregiver in this position works days from 6:30AM - 5:30PM, with on-call requirements.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Provide quality, individualized patient care in the peri-, intra- and post-operative phases.

+ Follow guidelines for perioperative practices as established by AORN.

+ Maintain the sterile field.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Assure that all instrumentation is returned to decontamination with proper documentation count sheets.

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 Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) Certification

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

+ One year of Surgical Technologist experience in an acute care operating room

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification

+ Two years of experience in a multi-disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting

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**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.

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