Surgical Technologist- Adult OR

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + $3 elevated hourly rate

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement after six months

Free parking

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Cleveland seeks a Surgical Technologist for the outpatient operating room. Responsibilities include providing safe patient care, assisting in surgical procedures, and maintaining asepsis. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Competitive pay with benefits like a sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures.
• Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient nursing care to patients.
• Support the operative team in assigned procedures.
• Ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are present.
• Handle labeled medications on the sterile field and support handoff Protocol.

Skills

Knowledge of asepsis

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Technical equipment usage

Education

Graduate from accredited Surgical Technologist program

Military Surgical Tech training

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Outpatient OR

The UH Cleveland Medical Center Operating Room is looking for Surgical Technicians interested in joining their Team

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate + $3 elevated hourly rate
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement after six months
• Free parking

Position Summary

The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder

Essential Functions

• Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
• Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
• Involved in learning and self-improvement.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Education: Other Accredited Program Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program Required or Other Accredited Program completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program Required
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. Required
• Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. Required
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly