Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Cleveland Clinic•Euclid, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build 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. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through CCAAHEP or ABHES OR Certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) OR completion of a military Surgical Technology Program OR state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Full range of body motion for handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds
Pushing, pulling and navigating supply carts weighing less than 75 pounds periodically
Corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours
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 in excess of those for Light Work
Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Orthopaedic experience
Scrubbing experience with Total Joint procedures
Experience using MAKO and ROSA robots

Responsibilities

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
Assists 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 through the procedure
Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.”
Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures and gives specimens to circulator for disposition
Coordinates surgical and clinical schedules
Assists with outpatient clinic flow
Provides information to patient and family
Assists with coordinating outpatient procedure room cases and supplies
Assists with marketing and practice development and orientation of new hires
Coordinates studies for section
Answers patient phone calls, gathers information and relays to provider
Performs post-op phone to patient based on provider instruction and relays information to provider
Scribes for provider in outpatient clinic