Surgical Technologist

Join the Cleveland Clinic team 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 Stuart Facility Physician Offices and Surgery Center Department MMC Surgery Center-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code 000926 Shift Days Schedule 6:30am-3:00pm Job Summary Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient‑first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. In this role you will assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses, ensuring quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintaining a sterile field. This hands‑on position provides a learning opportunity to advance your skill set and potentially move into other roles within the Operating Room. Responsibilities Provide quality, individualized patient care in the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases. Follow guidelines for perioperative practices as established by AORN. Maintain the sterile field. Review daily assignments and ascertain surgeon‑specific preferences and anesthesia. Identify and prioritize individual patient care needs, considering age, physiology, culture and physical status. Plan care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admission assessment and MD preferences. Assemble, check and open sterile packs, sutures and other supplies. Practice and assist others in maintaining aseptic technique and report and/or correct any breaks. Comply with required standards for patient positioning, skin preparation, counting and side‑site verification. Remain with the sterile setup to assure maintenance of the sterile field. Assist with draping the sterile field. Prepare or edit surgeon’s preference lists. Communicate pertinent information during the procedure and when staff changes occur, including status of the surgical procedure. Collect specimens as directed by the surgeon and identify the origin of each specimen to the RN Circulator. Assist surgeons and assistants with retraction and suction as directed. Assure that all biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly using universal precautions. Keep accurate counts of all sutures, sharps, soft goods and instruments. Assist RN Circulator to ensure proper room utilization through decreased turnover time per CPT and scheduled procedural time review. Assure that all instrumentation is returned to decontamination with proper documentation count sheets. Minimum Qualifications Graduate 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 include TS‑C or CST). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Preferred Qualifications Certified Surgical Technologist. Two years of experience in a multi‑disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting. Physical Requirements Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance. Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery. Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize multiple assignments; respond to numerous requests; resolve conflicts among staff; work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ensure operational efficiency; problem‑solve; make decisions; exercise self‑control and tolerate stress. Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing workload, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self‑starting and self‑motivating; working hours may exceed eight hours per day as needed. Personal Protective Equipment Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in a drug‑free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. The organization administers an influenza prevention program; you will be required to comply with this program, which includes obtaining an annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption. 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