Surgical Technologist - Plastic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,261 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist for its Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. In this role, you will assist surgeons and RNs, ensuring high-quality patient care during operative procedures. Responsibilities include preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and participating in patient care throughout the surgical process.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program and certification from CST or TS-C, along with BLS certification. The compensation ranges from $28.50 to $39.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technology Program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• Completion of military surgical technology program is acceptable.
• Certification either CST or TS-C required if program not completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and maintain sterile fields.
• Prepare surgical instruments and supplies.
• Participate in intraoperative timeout and ensure proper sterilization.

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program

Certification CST or TS-C

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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. Plastic Surgery, both reconstructive and cosmetic, is dedicated to the restoration of function and form. Cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery have the power to repair, restore and renew the body’s form and function.

Surgical Technologists play a vital role in supporting surgeons and RNs throughout operative procedures, helping ensure high‑quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. In this position within the Ophthalmology Surgical Center, responsibilities include preparing and maintaining sterile fields, checking supplies and equipment, passing instruments, and supporting proper sterilization processes following procedures.

A caregiver in this position works full‑time

Orientation is 3 months | M-F 7:00am-3:30pm | After orientation shift will be assigned and either 8s or 10s and will require being on call (call schedule is discussed during interview).

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 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 throughout the procedure.
• Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.”
• Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures and give specimens to circulator for 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)
• OR Completion of military surgical technology program will meet the educational requirements of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Certification of either CST or TS‑C required for 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Surgical Tech experience

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 the ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing more than 75 pounds periodically.
• 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.

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.).