About this opportunity
Cleveland Clinic lists this Surgical Technologist opportunity in mentor, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world‑class care at its best. This state‑of‑the‑art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high‑quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.
Surgical Technologists, sometimes called “scrub techs,” assist with procedures under the supervision of surgeons and RNs, helping ensure quality patient care before, during and after the operative procedure. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, passing instruments to the surgeon and sterilizing instruments after procedures. This position offers a unique way to gain hands‑on experience in an operative environment while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and caregivers every day. Ultimately, surgery could not be possible without your support.
A caregiver in this position works two 10‑hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Must be able to float to Hillcrest Hospital.
Responsibilities
Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
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 give specimens to circulator for disposition.
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
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Preferred Qualifications
Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Scrubbing experience
Familiarity with sterile environments and OR protocols
Experience in patient care is a plus
Documented training and clinical rotations
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
Salaries (which may be) shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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Worksite address
mentor, OH, 44060, US
Who can apply
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