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University Hospitals

Surgical Technologist (Cleveland OR - Cardiac Team)

University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44199

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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