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Surgical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic • Full-time • CC Florida Hospital Weston, United States of America • 1m ago

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Job Title

Location

Weston

Facility

CC Florida Hospital Weston

Department

Operating Room Acc-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000926

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

6:30am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Surgical Technologist

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Caregivers in Weston Hospital’s Operating Room (OR) circulate a large variety of complex surgical cases in the 18-suite Operating Room, including but not limited to organ transplants, orthopedic, and neurosurgical cases. Surgical Technicians, sometimes called “scrub techs”,assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses and ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintaining a sterile field. Surgical Technicians perform a variety of functions, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, performing appropriate counts, draping the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon and assistant during the procedure, prepare sterile dressing and clean instruments for terminal sterilization.

A caregiver in this position works 6:30AM – 5:30PM with on-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Assist in the provision of quality, individualized patient care.

Follow guidelines for perioperative practices as established by AORN.

Review daily assignments and ascertain surgeon-specific preferences and type of anesthesia.

Identify and prioritize individual patient care needs.

Plan care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admission assessment and physician preferences.

Assemble, check and open sterile packs, sutures and more.

Practice and assist others in maintaining aseptic technique and report and/or correct any breaks.

Comply with required standards for patient positioning, skin preparation, counting and side-site verification.

Remain with the sterile setup to assure maintenance of the sterile field.

Assist with draping.

Prepare and/or edit the surgeon’s preference list to ensure quality care of patients.

Communicate pertinent information during the procedure and during personnel changes.

Collect specimens as directed by the surgeon and identify the origin of each specimen to the RN Circulator.

Assist surgeons and assistants with retraction and suction as directed.

Assure that all biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly using universal precautions.

Keep accurate counts of all sutures, sharps, soft goods and instruments.

Assure that all instrumentation is returned to decontamination with proper documentation count sheets.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Certified Surgical Technologist.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Two years of experience in a multi-disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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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