Surgical Technologist - Plastic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Plastic Surgery team in the OR. The role focuses on sterile field setup, instrument handling, and collaboration with surgeons and nurses to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating support, preparing supplies, counting instruments, and maintaining aseptic technique throughout cases, with on-call elements and day shift coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or equivalent military program.
• Certification as CST or TS-C if not from an accredited program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and RNs during operative procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields and supplies.
• Pass instruments and support proper sterilization and specimen handling.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technology Program

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization procedures

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.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Surgical Technologist - Plastic Surgery

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

OR Plastic-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G18006

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinics 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 worksfull-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 andassistin 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)
• OR Completion 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 inSurgery (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:

• SurgicalTech 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 ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > 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.

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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