Surgical Technologist- Cardiac Team (Evening Shift)

The UH Cleveland Medical Center Operating Room is looking for Surg Techs interested in joining our Cardiac team! Benefits Of Joining Our Team Include $5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 1+ years of experience and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new grad techs. Competitive hourly rate + $6 elevated hourly rate for these specialties Free parking Essential Functions A Brief Overview The Surgical Technologist maintains sterile conditions, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures that all instruments and supplies are available and properly handled. The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder. What You Will Do Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position. Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures. Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition. Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field. Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol. Actively participate in the quality improvement process. Involved in learning and self-improvement. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Primary Location United States-Ohio-Cleveland Work Locations 11100 Euclid Avenue Job Technician / Patient Care Organization Operative_Services_UHC Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Type Standard Job Level Professional Travel No Remote Work No Hours of Operation: Evening Shift 11am- 11:45pm 3(12)s M-F with 2 floating days off. In a 2 month schedule, call is 16 weeknights and 2 (48) hour weekend shifts. Plus 2 holiday calls per year: one winter & one summer. Must report to the hospital w/in 60 minutes for call. Additional call days could be added based on departmental needs. Education Accredited Surgical Technician program Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Panel Review Required Has completed Preceptor duties Required Maintained promotional criteria Required Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. Required Displays understanding and provides guidance for the technical aspects of surgical procedures as it relates to the service line. Required Leadership skills or in prior leadership role. Required Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. Required Responsible for arranging in-service training for new and existing equipment. Required Additional Licenses And Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist preferred Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly #J-18808-Ljbffr University Hospitals