Surgical Technologist
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and 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 in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and Registered Nurses. They help to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintain a sterile field. Surgical Technologists 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 cleaning instruments for terminal sterilization. This is a great hands-on learning opportunity that will allow you to enhance your skills each and every day. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) between 7:00AM - 11:00PM.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Surgical Technology program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) OR completion of a military surgical technology program OR certification as a Surgical Technologist (acceptable certifications for this route are 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
Nice To Haves
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Responsibilities
- 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 give specimens to circulator for disposition.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
