Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Plastic Surgery, both reconstructive and cosmetic, is dedicated to the restoration of function and form. Cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery have the power to repair, restore and renew the body’s form and function.
Surgical Technologists play a vital role in supporting surgeons and RNs throughout operative procedures, helping ensure high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. In this position within the Ophthalmology Surgical Center, responsibilities include preparing and maintaining sterile fields, checking supplies and equipment, passing instruments, and supporting proper sterilization processes following procedures.
A caregiver in this position worksfull-time|Orientation is 3 months| M-F 7:00am-3:30pm| After orientation shift will be assigned and either 8s or 10s and will require being on call (call schedule is discussed during interview).
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform scrub functions andassistin circulating functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Set up the sterile table and ensureappropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available.
Assists RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc. atappropriate timesduring surgery.
Assistin gowning and gloving surgical team members and draping patients.
Ensure aseptic condition ismaintainedby the scrubbed surgical team through the procedure.
Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.”
Collect,identifyand label specimens removed during surgical procedures andgivesspecimens tocirculatorfor disposition.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program, accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
ORCompletion of military surgical technology program will meet the educational requirements of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Certification of either CST or TS-Crequiredfor candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Certified Tech inSurgery (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
SurgicalTech experience
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
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