Surgical Technologist
2 months ago
Tallmadge, Ohio, United States
Cleveland Clinic
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our team at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms and providing exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities- Assist surgeons in the scrub capacity, scrubbing, gowing, and gloving caregivers as needed.
- Set up tables with instruments and supplies, anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
- Assist in preparing and draping patients and operative areas, maintaining aseptic technique.
- Count instruments, sponges, and needles with a circulating RN and report correctness and discrepancies.
- Assist in applying dressings and casts, assembling 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, transporting patients and preoperative preparation.
- Assume call responsibility, transitional team duties, and other tasks as assigned.
- 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).
Cleveland Clinic is a world-renowned healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research. Our team is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please review our Equal Employment Opportunity poster for more information.