Surgical Technologist CCFSR Operating Room (OR)

Surgical Technologist CCFSR Operating Room (OR)

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 and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic Staffing Resources (CCFSR) offers the opportunity to care for patients in various departments across Weston Hospital. As a Surgical Technologist in the Main OR, you will 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 Technologists 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, preparing sterile dressing and cleaning instruments for terminal sterilization. Surgery would not be possible if it were not for Surgical Technologists. This position is primarily at Weston, but caregivers will be required to float to the unit of greatest need within Cleveland Clinic Martin Health North, South and Tradition.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working various day / evening / night / weekend shifts from 7 : 00 a.m. 7 : 30 p.m. or 7 : 00 p.m. 7 : 30 a.m. with on-call availability.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

• Provide quality, individualized patient care in the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases.
• Follow guidelines for perioperative practices as established by AORN.
• Maintain the sterile field and assist with draping the sterile field.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attend Department Meetings and complete mandatory education / organizational requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Physical Requirements :

Personal Protective Equipment :

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