University Hospitals
Surgical Technologist (Cleveland OR - Cardiac Team)
University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44199
Description
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
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 and takes responsibility for precepting others in the scrub role.
Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures and serve as resource in an area of expertise.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition, and demonstrate ability to operate service specific equipment.
Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field and adheres to patient safety expectations.
Perform other duties which support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol, or standards, protocols and policies in collaboration with a RN/ACN.
Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
Involved in learning, self-improvement and performs as a knowledge expert and resource person for the service line.
Required For All Jobs
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
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
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
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 and takes responsibility for precepting others in the scrub role.
Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures and serve as resource in an area of expertise.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition, and demonstrate ability to operate service specific equipment.
Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field and adheres to patient safety expectations.
Perform other duties which support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol, or standards, protocols and policies in collaboration with a RN/ACN.
Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
Involved in learning, self-improvement and performs as a knowledge expert and resource person for the service line.
Required For All Jobs
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
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