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Surgical Technologist PRN

Cleveland Clinic • Per Diem • Vero Beach, Florida, United States • 1w ago

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

CC Indian River

Department

Ancillary Surgery-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

000926

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

6:30am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be involved in patients’ individualized care before, during, and after surgery. You will be responsible formaintaining the sterile field and supplying inventory and resources, all while following the guidelines set by the Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Is adaptable.

• Is willing to learn.

• Isdetail oriented.

• Excels in a fast-paced environment.

By taking this opportunity, you will be able to use our innovative technology and grow your skills as a Surgical Technologist, while learning from and working alongside world-class surgeons.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

Reviews daily assignment and ascertains surgeon-specific preferences and anesthesia.
Identifies and prioritizes individual patient care needs taking into consideration age, physiological, cultural and physical status.
Plans care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admission assessment and MD preferences.
Assembles, checks and opens sterile packs, sutures, etc.
Practices and assists others in maintaining aseptic technique and electrical and environmental safety in department.
Complies with required standards for patient positioning, skin preparation, counting, side-site verification and other departmental policies and procedures.
Remains with the sterile set-up to assure maintenance of the sterile field. Assists with draping; reports/corrects any break in sterile technique as they occur.
Prepares/edits surgeon's preference lists to assure quality care of the surgical patient.
Communicates pertinent information during procedure and during personnel changes, including status of surgical procedure.
Assures that equipment and supplies are utilized at appropriate levels and returned to their proper location after use.
Collects specimens as directed by surgeon, identifies origin of each specimen to RN Circulator.
Follows standard policy and procedure for specimen collection.
Completes Repair Worksheet on all malfunctioning equipment with proper follow-through.
Demonstrates prudence in par level supplies and utilization.
Serves as a resource individual for a surgical sub-specialty.
Assists surgeon and assistants with retraction and suction as directed.
Assures that all biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly utilizing universal precautions.
Coordinates with RN Circulator to assure that required equipment and supplies are available prior to patient entry.
Maintains an orderly sterile field keeping accurate counts of all sutures, sharps, soft goods and instrumentation according to policy and procedure.
Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instrumentation and knowledge of surgical procedure.
Assists RN Circulator to ensure proper room utilization through decreased turnover time per CPT and scheduled procedural time review.
Assures that all instrumentation is returned to Decontamination with proper documentation count sheets.

Education:

If hired prior to August 1, 2015 completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through CAAHEP or ABHES or completion of military surgical technology program required. Or Licensed Practical Nurse will meet the requirements.
If hired August 1, 2015 or later, Surgical Technology Program accredited through CAAHEP or ABHES required. 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. 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).

Certifications:

Certification preferred for candidates from accredited surgical technology programs. Certification (CST, TS-C) required for candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).

Complexity of Work:

All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

At least two years experience in a multi-disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery.
Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing work load, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish completion of the daily surgical schedule.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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 offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances 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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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