Surgical Technologist – Ambulatory Surgery Center
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Orange, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- 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 (acceptable certifications for this route are TS-C (through the National Center for Competency Training) or CST (through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Responsibilities
- Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating functions under the direction of an RN.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist