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Surgical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic·Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Assist surgeons and RNs by preparing sterile tables, passing instruments, and maintaining aseptic conditions during operative procedures. Perform scrub and circulating functions, including counting supplies and labeling surgical specimens.

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

Mayfield Hts

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department

Labor And Delivery-Hillcrest Hospital

JOB CODE

G18006

SHIFT

Days

Schedule: 7:00am-7:30pm

Job summary

Job details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

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, 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.

A caregiver in this position works 11

00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

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 OR state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • 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

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster [https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal].

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Offerings
  • Health, Well-being and Future Investment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based...

Salary listed on 15 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

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