Cleveland Clinic·Slaton, Texas
Assist surgeons and nurses during operative procedures by maintaining a sterile field and preparing necessary supplies. Responsibilities include setting up sterile tables, passing instruments, and handling surgical specimens.
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Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm
Job details: *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*
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.
00AM – 11:30PM, with on-call requirements.
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.
Answer patient phone calls, gather information and relay to the provider.
• 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.
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Market context
In Texas, surgical technologists are commonly needed in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and specialty operating rooms as procedural volume stays consistent. This role is competitive because employers often look for accredited training plus CST or TS-C and BLS certification within a set timeframe after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare to discuss sterile technique and OR teamwork in your application.
