Surgical Technologist - Neuro/Spine OR - Neuro Expansion

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is expanding its Neuro/Spine OR capacity at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The Surgical Technologist will support complex neurosurgical procedures, maintain sterile technique, and collaborate with surgeons and nurses in a fast-paced, night-shift environment.

The role involves scrub and circulating duties, gowning and draping, and ensuring patient safety through meticulous counts and sterile field maintenance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technology Program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• Military surgical tech programs also acceptable.
• Certification CST or TS-C required for non-accredited graduates.
• BLS certification required by AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in circulating roles under RN/ surgeon supervision.
• Set up sterile tables and ensure supplies and equipment are available.
• Count sponges and instruments at key times during surgery.
• Assist in gowning/gloving and draping
• Maintain aseptic conditions throughout procedure
• Participate in intraoperative timeout and specimen labeling.

Skills

Scrub techniques

Circulating assists

Sterile field maintenance

Intraoperative timeout participation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Military surgical tech program accepted

NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C certification (if needed)

BLS certification

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.

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Job Title

Surgical Technologist - Neuro/Spine OR - Neuro Expansion

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

OR Neuro Inst-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G18006

Shift

Nights

Schedule

6:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor,state-of-the-artfacility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiplesclerosisand stroke.

Job Details

This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU and epilepsy monitoring, as well asadditionaloperating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG,sleepand rehabilitation services. Weare welcomingnew caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic.

Surgical Technologists, sometimes called “scrub techs”,assistin surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and Registered Nurses. They help to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure andmaintaina sterile field. Surgical Technologists perform a variety of functions, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, performingappropriate counts, draping the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon and assistant during the procedure, preparing sterile dressing and cleaning instruments for terminal sterilization.This is a great hands-on learning opportunity that will allow you to enhance your skills each and every day.

A caregiver in this role will work nights. Orientation is 3 months working Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:30pm. After orientation, the shift will 6:00pm to 7:30am (13 hours). There is no required call rotation when working in a night shift position. Overnight shifts are eligible for shift differential, $2.50 per hour, when working the required overnight hours.

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 ensureappropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available.

• Assists RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc. atappropriate timesduring surgery.

• Assistin gowning and gloving surgical team members and draping patients.

• Ensure aseptic condition ismaintainedby the scrubbed surgical team through the procedure.

• Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.”

• Collect,identifyand label specimens removed during surgical procedures andgivesspecimens tocirculatorfor disposition.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program, accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

• ORCompletion of military surgical technology program will meet the educational requirements of an accredited Surgical Technology Program

• Certification of either CST or TS-Crequiredfor candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

• Certified Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

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 periodicall

• 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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