Surgical Technologist - Cole Eye

Cleveland Clinic

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute is expanding with the opening of the new 150,000-square-foot Jeffrey and Patricia Cole Building — a state-of-the-art center for advanced ophthalmic surgery, research and education. As an OR nurse in this globally recognized institute, you’ll support a wide range of eye surgeries, from cosmetic and reconstructive oculofacial procedures to complex cataract and corneal surgeries, including blepharoplasty and transplants. Featuring eight modern ORs, advanced imaging and dedicated research space, this world-renowned team performs thousands of life-changing procedures each year, helping patients regain and preserve their sight with excellence and compassion. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in delivering leading-edge ophthalmic care and be part of a team redefining what’s possible in eye surgery and patient outcomes.
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 in the Ophthalmology Surgical Center, 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 part-time role. A caregiver in this position works days and on-call from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Call is rotated for weekends and after hours.

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
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

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.

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