Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,784 - 47,045; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cleveland seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in surgeries by preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile conditions, and supporting surgeons and nurses. Candidates should have completed an accredited Surgical Technology program and hold a Basic Life Support certification. This role provides an opportunity to work with innovative technologies and make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through CCAAHEP or ABHES OR Certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Set up sterile table and ensure appropriate supplies are available.
• Assist with counting sponges and instruments during surgery.
• Collect, identify, and label specimens removed during surgical procedures.
• Provide information to patients and families.

Skills

Assisting with surgical procedures

Sterilizing instruments

Maintaining aseptic conditions

Patient communication

Education

Surgical Technology Program accredited through CCAAHEP or ABHES

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

MAKO and ROSA robots

Job description

Overview

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build 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 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist 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 give specimens to circulator for disposition.
• Coordinate surgical and clinical schedules.
• Assist with outpatient clinic flow.
• Provide information to patient and family.
• Assist with coordinating outpatient procedure room cases and supplies.
• Assist with marketing and practice development and orientation of new hires.
• Coordinate studies for section.
• Answer patient phone calls, gather information and relay to provider.
• Perform post-op phone to patient based on provider instruction and relay information to provider.
• Scribe for provider in outpatient clinic.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through CCAAHEP or ABHES OR Certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) OR completion of a military Surgical Technology Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Orthopaedic experience
• Scrubbing experience with Total Joint procedures
• Experience using MAKO and ROSA robots

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion for handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Pushing, pulling and navigating supply carts weighing less than 75 pounds periodically
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours
• 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 in excess of those for Light Work

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $25.25
Maximum hourly: $34.15

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.).