Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Join Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center and become part of a compassionate and dedicated family of caregivers. This facility offers numerous services, including on-site radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services, as well as valet parking. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building 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. In this position, you will help ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure by maintaining a sterile field. Surgery would not be possible without the support of caregivers like you. Aside from offering unmatched patient care, you will also receive resources to learn and grow and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health and overall well-being.

A caregiver in this position works from 7:00am to 5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating functions under the direction of an 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:

• Completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through the CAAHEP or ABHES OR completion of a Military Surgical Technology Program OR certification as a Surgical Technologist (acceptable certifications for this route are TS-C (through the National Center for Competency Training) or CST (through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

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.

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