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Surgical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Operating Room #Surgery #Certification #Basic Life Support #Team Collaboration #Aseptic Technique #Specimens

Quick overview

Surgical Technologists assist with procedures under the supervision of surgeons and RNs, ensuring quality patient care before, during, and after operations. They perform tasks such as setting up sterile tables, passing instruments, and sterilizing equipment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed an accredited Surgical Technology Program or hold relevant certifications. Basic Life Support certification is also required, with scrubbing experience and familiarity with sterile environments preferred.

professional certificateTeam CollaborationPatient CareInstrument SterilizationLicensed Practical NurseSpecimen HandlingSupply ManagementBasic Life SupportAseptic TechniqueSurgical TechnologyOperating Room ProtocolsCounting InstrumentsScrubbing ExperienceGowning and GlovingSterile EnvironmentsIntraoperative TimeoutMilitary Surgical Training

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Surgical Technologist Location Mentor Facility Mentor Hospital Department Surgery-Mentor Hospital Job Code G18006 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-5:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team. Surgical Technologists play an essential role in the operating room, working alongside surgeons and registered nurses to help deliver safe, high-quality patient care before, during and after surgical procedures. In this hands-on role, you will prepare sterile instruments and equipment, set up surgical tables, assist during procedures by passing instruments to the surgeon, and support the cleaning and sterilization process following surgery. Your attention to detail and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team help ensure efficient, seamless operative care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build valuable experience in a fast-paced surgical environment while making a meaningful impact on patients and caregivers every day. As a vital member of the OR team, your support is critical to the success of each procedure. Caregivers must be able to float to Hillcrest Hospital as needed. This caregiver role is a day shift position with required on-call coverage. During the 3-month orientation period, the schedule is Monday-Friday, from 7:00am - 3:30pm The required on-call rotation includes:
Two call shifts per month (weeknight or weekend)
One to two holidays per year A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology Program Scrubbing experience Familiarity with sterile environments and OR protocols Experience in patient care is a plus Documented training and clinical rotations Physical Requirements: 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. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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