Surgical Technologist- PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a regular PRN role in the Florida region. You will assist with procedures under surgeons and RNs, set up sterile fields, pass instruments, and sterilize equipment.

The position requires working shifts that vary between early and late hours to support the OR schedule. Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program with BLS certification, CST/TS-C certification preferred, and a willingness to work

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through the CAAHEP or ABHES.
• OR completion of a military surgical technology program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C through the NCCT or CST through the NBSTSA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, individualized patient care in perioperative phases.
• Follow perioperative guidelines as established by AORN.
• Review daily assignments and surgeon preferences; prepare instruments.
• Assemble, check and open sterile packs and supplies.
• Maintain aseptic technique and safety in the department.
• Count sutures, instruments, and materials; ensure proper documentation.
• Prepare surgeon's preference lists to ensure quality care.
• Communicate information during procedures and staff changes.

Skills

Surgical Technology

BLS Certification

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Surgical Technology program

Military surgical technology program

Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C/CST)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building 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.
This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working shifts varying between 6:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. -- 11:30 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide quality, individualized patient care in the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases.
• Follow guidelines for perioperative practices as established by AORN.
• Review daily assignments and ascertain surgeon-specific preferences and anesthesia.
• Identify and prioritize individual patient care needs.
• Plan care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admission assessment and MD preferences.
• Assemble, check and open sterile packs, sutures and more.
• Practice and assist others in maintaining aseptic techniques and electrical and environmental safety in department.
• Comply with required standards for patient positioning, skin preparation, counting and side-site verification.
• Remain with the sterile setup to assure maintenance of the sterile field.
• Assist with draping the sterile field.
• Report and/or correct any break in sterile technique.
• Prepare and edit surgeon's preference lists to assure quality care of the surgical patient.
• Communicate pertinent information during procedure and during personnel changes.
• Assure that equipment and supplies are utilized at appropriate levels and returned to their proper location after use.
• Collect specimens as directed by the surgeon and identify the origin of each specimen to the RN Circulator.
• Assist surgeons and assistants with retraction and suction as directed.
• Assure that all biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly using universal precautions.
• Keep accurate counts of all sutures, sharps, soft goods and instruments.
• Assure that all instrumentation is returned to decontamination with proper documentation count sheets.
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through the CAAHEP or ABHES
• OR completion of a military surgical technology program
• OR certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C through the National Center for Competency Training or CST through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification
• Two years of experience in a multi-disciplined OR in an acute care hospital
  

Physical Requirements:

• Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
• Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing work load, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish completion of the daily surgical schedule.
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
  

Pay Range
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