Cleveland Clinic·Garfield Heights, Ohio
Surgical Technologists assist with procedures under the supervision of surgeons and RNs, ensuring quality patient care before, during, and after the operative procedure. They perform tasks such as setting up sterile tables, passing instruments, and sterilizing equipment.
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Schedule: 7:00am-7:30pm
Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.
Surgical Technologists play a vital role in the operating room by supporting surgeons and Registered Nurses throughout surgical procedures while helping maintain a safe and sterile environment for patients. In this role, you will assist with a variety of responsibilities, including preparing supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, performing surgical counts, draping the sterile field, passing instruments during procedures, preparing sterile dressings and supporting the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced operative setting while continuously building your clinical and technical skills. As an essential member of the surgical team, your attention to detail, teamwork and commitment to patient care contribute directly to successful surgical outcomes every day.
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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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Market context
Ohio employers commonly seek surgical technologists with accredited training, current Basic Life Support certification, and prior scrubbing experience, so candidates with hands-on OR exposure often stand out. These roles can be competitive because facilities want staff who can support sterile technique and move quickly in surgical settings. Before applying, confirm your certification status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original posting to save research time.