Surgical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic • Farmers Branch, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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 assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses and ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintaining a sterile field. In this role, you will perform a variety of functions, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, performing appropriate counts, draping the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon and assistant during the procedure, preparing sterile dressing and clean instruments for terminal sterilization. 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. This is a regular PRN position with caregivers working day shifts between 7:00 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m., for approximately 8-16 hours per week, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays being the primary days typically needed. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Requirements

• Graduate 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Technologist Certification

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
• 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 through the procedure
• Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.”
• Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures and gives specimens to circulator for disposition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees