Surgical Technologist Weekender Flex - Neuro/Spine OR -...
Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, OH
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Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor,state-of-the-artfacility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiplesclerosisand stroke.This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU and epilepsy monitoring, as well asadditionaloperating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG,sleepand rehabilitation services. Weare welcomingnew caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic.Surgical Technologists, sometimes called “scrub techs”,assistin surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and Registered Nurses. They help to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure andmaintaina sterile field. Surgical Technologists perform a variety of functions, such as checking supplies and equipment, setting up sterile tables, performingappropriate counts, draping the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon and assistant during the procedure, preparing sterile dressing and cleaning instruments for terminal sterilization.This is a great hands-on learning opportunity that will allow you to enhance your skills each and every day.This position is part of Cleveland Clinic’s Weekender Flex Program and will require you to work two 12-hour shifts per weekend and one 12-hour shift during the week. Weekend shift options start at 7:00pm on Fridays and end at 7:30am on Mondays. While you are only working36 hoursa week, Cleveland Clinic will payyou for44 hoursof work and give you full-time status and benefits. This schedule allows caregivers to enjoy personal time during the week with family and friends and take care of any errands that will not interfere with a typical day shift schedule.Orientation is 3 months working Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:30pm. After orientation, a caregiver in this role will work both Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 7:30pm, plus one 12-hour weekday shift. There is no required call rotation when working in a weekender flex position. A caregiver who excels in this role will:Perform scrub functions and assist in circulating functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).Set up the sterile table and ensureappropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available.Assists RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc. atappropriate timesduring surgery.Assistin gowning and gloving surgical team members and draping patients.Ensure aseptic condition ismaintainedby the scrubbed surgical team through the procedure.Participate in the intraoperative “timeout.”Collect,identifyand label specimens removed during surgical procedures andgivesspecimens tocirculatorfor disposition.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program, accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)ORCompletion of military surgical technology program will meet the educational requirements of an accredited Surgical Technology ProgramCertification of either CST or TS-Crequiredfor candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program:Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)Certified Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT)Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red CrossPhysical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.Requires 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 are in excess of those for Light WorkPersonal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Pay RangeSalaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Created: 2026-04-13