What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center position at Cleveland Clinic Health System?
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 Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center Location Twinsburg Facility Twinsburg Family Hlth Ctr Department Twinsburg Asc-Admin-Surgical Operations Job Code G18006 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm Job Summary Job Details Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center Join Cleveland Clinic’s Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art facility that is dedicated to providing world class care through advanced specialty care, primary care and surgical services. The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) offers advanced outpatient surgery that allows patients to return home soon after procedures without the need for overnight stays. Under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses, Surgical Technologists (“scrub techs”) assist in surgical procedures, ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintain a sterile field. In this role, you will perform a variety of functions essential to facilitating the best healthcare possible. A caregiver in this position works from 7:00AM – 3:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Set up the sterile table and ensure appropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available. Assists RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc. at appropriate times during surgery. Assist in gowning and gloving surgical team members and draping patients. Ensure aseptic condition is maintained by the scrubbed surgical team through the procedure. Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.” Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures and gives specimens to circulator for disposition. Coordinate surgical and clinical schedules. Assist with outpatient clinic flow and coordinating outpatient procedure room cases and supplies. Assist with orienting new caregivers. Answer patient phone calls, relay messages and information to providers, perform post-op phone calls, provide information to patients based on provider information and scribe for providers in the outpatient clinic. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited through the CAAHEP or ABHES OR completion of a military Surgical Technology Program OR certification as a Surgical Technologist Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Certified Surgical Technologist 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/ Physical Requirements: Full range of body motion for handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds and pushing, pulling or navigating supply carts weighing less than 75 pounds Corrected vision and hearing to normal range Working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids Medium Work, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects Physical Demand requirements in excess of those for Light Work Personal Protective Equipment: Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required 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 We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
