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Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Cleveland Clinic, Euclid, Ohio, United States, 44117

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Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Location

Euclid Facility

Euclid Hospital Department

Surgery-Euclid Hospital Job Code

G18006 Shift

Days Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Surgical Technologists, sometimes called "scrub techs," assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and RNs to assist in ensuring patient safety during the procedure. In this position, your efforts will leave a lasting positive impression on patients and their families, helping facilitate the best possible healthcare experience. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM

3:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Certified Surgical Technologist Physical Requirements: Full range of body motion for handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds Pushing, pulling and navigating supply carts weighing less than 75 pounds periodically Corrected vision and hearing to normal range Working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours 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 in excess of those for Light Work Personal Protective Equipment: Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.