Surgical Technologist
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Canton, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s, Certificate |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Completion of a Surgical Technology Program required or Licensed Practical Nurse required if hired prior to August 1, 2015.
- Surgical Technology Program accredited through CAAHEP or ABHES required if hired August 1, 2015 or later.
- Completion of military surgical technology program will meet the requirements of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
- Certification as a surgical technologist waives the educational requirement for hire effective July 15, 2021.
- Acceptable certifications for this route are TS-C (through the National Center for Competency Training) or CST (through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
Responsibilities
- Sets up sterile table assuring appropriate supplies, drugs, and equipment are available.
- Participates with RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc., at appropriate times during the surgical procedure.
- Assists in draping patient.
- Assists surgical team members with gowning and gloving.
- Assures aseptic condition is maintained by the scrubbed surgical team throughout the procedure.
- Provides for patient safety by actively participating in the intraop ‘timeout.’
- Utilizes other safety measures such as safety belts, positioning devices and alarms.
- Collects, identifies and labels specimens removed during surgical procedures; gives specimens to circulator for disposition per surgeon’s instructions.
- If in an Ambulatory setting the following duties may be assigned:
- Coordinates surgical and clinical schedules.
- Assists with outpatient clinic flow.
- Provides information to patient and family.
- Assists with coordinating outpatient procedure room cases and supplies.
- Assists with orientation of new hires.
- Works on unit committees.
- Assists with marketing and practice development.
- Coordinates studies for section.
- Answers patient phone calls, gathers information and relays to provider.
- Performs post-op phone calls and relays information to provider.
- Provides information back to patient based on provider instruction.
- Scribes for provider in outpatient clinic.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification preferred for candidates from accredited surgical technology programs.