Surgical Technologist- PRN

ccf; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital seeks a Surgical Technologist to support perioperative care in a fast-paced operating room. This PRN position offers hands-on experience assisting surgeons and RNs, preparing sterile fields, passing instruments and maintaining sterile technique under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have formal surgical technology training and BLS certification, with strong teamwork and attention to safety in a high-demand environment focused on patient-centered care.

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/CST) through NCCT or NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, individualized patient care in perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases.
• Follow perioperative guidelines established by authoritative bodies.
• Review daily assignments and confirm surgeon-specific preferences and anesthesia.
• Identify and prioritize individual patient care needs.
• Plan care based on procedure, standards of practice, and MD preferences.
• Assemble, check and open sterile packs and instruments.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and safety in the department.
• Comply with standards for patient positioning, Skin prep, counting and side-site verification.
• Remain with sterile setup to maintain the sterile field.
• Assist with draping the sterile field.
• Report and correct any break in sterile technique.
• Prepare and edit surgeon's preference lists for quality care.
• Communicate pertinent information during procedures and changes in staffing.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are used appropriately and returned to their proper location.

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Surgical Technology program

OR military surgical technology program

Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C/CST)

BLS certification

Job description

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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- PRN

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Operating Room Acc-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000926

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:30am-4:30pm/11:00am-11:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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,intraoperativeand postoperative phases.

• Follow guidelines for perioperative practices asestablishedby AORN.

• Review dailyassignmentsandascertainsurgeon-specific preferences and anesthesia.

• Identifyand prioritize individual patient care needs.

• Plan care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admissionassessmentand MD preferences.

• Assemble,checkand open sterile packs, sutures and more.

• Practice andassistothers inmaintainingaseptic techniques and electrical and environmental safety indepartment.

• Comply withrequired standards for patient positioning, skin preparation,countingand side-site verification.

• Remain with the sterile setup toassuremaintenance of the sterile field.

• Assistwith draping the sterile field.

• Report and/or correct any break in sterile technique.

• Prepare and editsurgeon'spreference lists toassurequality care of the surgical patient.

• Communicate pertinent information during procedure and during personnel changes.

• Assure that equipment and supplies areutilizedatappropriate levelsand returned to their proper location after use.

• Collect specimens as directed by the surgeon andidentifythe origin of each specimen to the RN Circulator.

• Assistsurgeons and assistants with retraction and suction as directed.

• Assure that all biohazard material is handled and disposedofproperly usinguniversal precautions.

• Keepaccuratecounts of all sutures, sharps, softgoodsand instruments.

• Assure that all instrumentation is returned to decontamination with proper documentation count sheets.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduateof aSurgicalTechnologyProgram 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 Trainingor 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.

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