Surgical Technologist - 7a-7:30p - vary start

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgical procedures at its Level I Trauma Center. Under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses, the technologist assists with operative procedures, supports quality patient care, and maintains a sterile field. The role serves a range of specialties, including heart, vascular, neurology, orthopaedics, urology, gynecology, general surgery, gastroenterology, plastics, pulmonary, robotics, eye, maxillofacial, and trauma care. The schedule is days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with on-call requirements. Start and end times may vary based on department needs. The position also involves operating-room upkeep, equipment cleaning and preparation, inventory, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through CAAHEP or ABHES, completion of a Military Surgical Technology Program, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) status, or Surgical Technologist Certification (CST or TS-C).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including full-body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking.
Ability to exert 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologist Certification.
Six months of experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon in the scrub capacity.
Scrub, gown, and glove according to policies and procedures.
Set up the instrument and supply table according to standards.
Anticipate and assist with the surgeon’s needs for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
Assist with patient preparation and draping of the operative area.
Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts with the circulating registered nurse, and report discrepancies according to standards.
Assist with applying dressings and casts.
Maintain equipment; perform routine terminal cleaning, decontamination, and equipment assembly; and complete other assigned housekeeping duties.
Assist the surgical team as a circulator under the direction of a registered nurse.
Assist with patient transportation and preoperative preparation, room inventory, and supply checks.
Assume call responsibility or arrange coverage.
Remove trash and floor debris from operating and delivery rooms; wash trash cans; bag linen; and clean tables and other room furniture.
Wipe flat surfaces before the first case of the day and routinely throughout the day.
Clean and maintain conductive floors between cases and daily according to prescribed procedures.
Clean anesthesia equipment and restock anesthesia supplies after each case and at the end of the day.
Clean or terminally disinfect, sterilize, test, replace, and maintain adequate inventory of reusable anesthesia equipment, cardiac monitors and cables, blood pressure equipment and stethoscopes, and blood infusers.
Ensure LMA devices are peel-pouched and steam-sterilized.
Attend annual safety and infection-control in-services and keep CPR current.