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Cleveland Clinic

Surgical Technologist - Plastics, OR

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Overview

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Plastic Surgery, both reconstructive and cosmetic, is dedicated to the restoration of function and form. Cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery have the power to repair, restore and renew the body's form and function. Surgical Technologists, sometimes called 'scrub techs', assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses and ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintaining a sterile field. Surgical Technologists perform a variety of functions, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, performing appropriate counts, draping the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon and assistant during the procedure, prepare sterile dressing and clean instruments for terminal sterilization. **This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this role will have their shifts assigned after orientation. Orientation is 3-6 months long, Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.** Responsibilities

Set up the sterile table and ensure appropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available. Assists RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc. at appropriate times during surgery. Assist in gowning and gloving surgical team members and draping patients. Ensure aseptic condition is maintained by the scrubbed surgical team through the procedure. Participate in the intraoperative 'timeout'. Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures and gives specimens to circulator for disposition. Qualifications

Completion 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 for this route are TS-C or CST). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Position Details

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this role will have their shifts assigned after orientation. Orientation is 3-6 months long, Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Physical Requirements

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. 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. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment

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

Minimum hourly: $25.25 Maximum hourly: $34.15 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) and does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Keywords: Surgical Technician, Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technology, Scrub Tech, Surgical Technologist Plastic Surgery

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