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Surgical Technologist - 7a-5:30p - vary start

Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329

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Cleveland Clinic . Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. You will work and learn from caregivers, provide and receive support, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. Responsibilities

Assist surgeons in the scrub capacity. Scrub, gown and glove caregivers. Set up tables with instruments and supplies. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, including instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies. Assist in preparing and draping patients and operative areas. Understand and maintain aseptic technique. Count instruments, sponges and needles with a circulating RN and report correctness and discrepancies. Assist in applying dressings and casts. Assemble all instruments and equipment for decontamination. Assist with maintaining equipment, routine terminal cleaning, housekeeping duties, room inventory and stocking supplies. Assist the surgical team as a circulator under the direction of an RN. Assist in transporting patients and preoperative preparation. Assume call responsibility. Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program accredited through CCAAHEP or ABHES OR certification as a Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) OR completion of a military surgical technology program OR state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Preferred qualifications

Surgical Technologist certification from candidates who have completed an accredited Surgical Technology program. Physical Requirements

Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking. 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. Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range

Salaries may be shown on independent job search websites and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Salary/hourly specifics should be discussed during the application and hiring process. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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