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Surgical Techs: We're hiring for the Mather Operative Services! Our 26-room Mather OR is part of UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center , providing 24/7 cardiac, thoracic, transplant, neuro, general, surgical oncology, vascular, robotics, ENT, oral, plastics, spine and ortho trauma procedures. Monday-Friday | 5(8)s or 4(10)s with call/ off shift/ holiday obligations throughout the year
the team? ✅ Competitive hourly rate + $3.00 elevated hourly rate ✅ $5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 1+ years of experience and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new grad techs. ✅ PTO Bridging ✅ Tuition reimbursement after six months ✅ Free parking Learn more about the Mather OR A Brief Overview The Surgical Technologist maintains sterile conditions, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures that all instruments and supplies are available and properly handled.
The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder.
Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position. Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition. Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field. Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol.
Actively participate in the quality improvement process. Involved in learning and self-improvement. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required) or Completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program (Required) Work Experience Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures.
(Required proficiency) Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. (Required proficiency) Good communication skills Ability to take direction and work in a team environment Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days) Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10%
About the role
Our 26-room Mather OR is part of UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center , providing 24/7 cardiac, thoracic, transplant, neuro, general, surgical oncology, vascular, robotics, ENT, oral, plastics, spine and ortho trauma procedures.