Surgical Technologist- Adult OR
University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH, United States
Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Outpatient OR
The UH Cleveland Medical Center Operating Room is looking for Surgical Technicians interested in joining their Team
Benefits include:
Competitive hourly rate + $3 elevated hourly rate
Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
Tuition reimbursement after six months
Free parking
Position Summary
The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder
Essential Functions
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.
Required For All Jobs
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.
Qualifications
Education : Other Accredited Program Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program Required or Other Accredited Program completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program Required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities : Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. Required
Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. Required
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
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 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
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The UH Cleveland Medical Center Operating Room is looking for Surgical Technicians interested in joining their Team
Benefits include:
Competitive hourly rate + $3 elevated hourly rate
Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
Tuition reimbursement after six months
Free parking
Position Summary
The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder
Essential Functions
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.
Required For All Jobs
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.
Qualifications
Education : Other Accredited Program Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program Required or Other Accredited Program completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program Required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities : Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. Required
Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. Required
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
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 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
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