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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic’s General OR is a dynamic, team-focused surgical environment that cares for patients undergoing a wide range of complex procedures, including GI, colorectal, oncology, bariatric, endocrine, transplant, and other advanced surgeries. Cases can range from two to twelve hours and include highly specialized operations such as Whipple procedures, colon and intestinal surgeries, organ transplants, and complex oncology interventions. The General/Colorectal OR is also at the forefront of surgical innovation, offering experience with both traditional multi-port and advanced single-port robotic procedures.
As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional surgical care by working alongside registered nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other members of the surgical team. You will perform scrub duties, assist with circulating responsibilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, maintain a sterile field, prepare supplies and equipment, pass instruments during procedures, and support sterilization processes after surgery. The operating room provides a structured, team-focused environment dedicated to safe, high-quality patient care.
This role offers exposure to complex, high-acuity surgical cases, providing valuable hands-on experience to strengthen your technical skills and clinical knowledge. As you gain experience, you will improve your ability to anticipate surgeons' needs, enhance your sterile technique, and build confidence managing a variety of surgical procedures. It is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and advance your career in the surgical field.
This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this role will have their shifts assigned after orientation. Orientation is offered once per month and is 6-months long from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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.
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