Certified Surgical Technician
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

Certified Surgical Tech - Ohio (Cleveland)

Job Details

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Shift: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Call Requirements:

  • One weekday on-call shift per week (5:50 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • One weekend 24-hour on-call shift every 5 weeks (7:00 AM Saturday or Sunday to 7:00 AM next day)
  • Call response time: 30 minutes
• Facility Trauma Level: Level 3 trauma center

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity
• Proof of Varicella vaccination or immunity
• Proof of Tdap vaccination
• Negative 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) tuberculosis test

Health and Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series, or signed declination form accepted (no childhood vaccines)
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Proof required October through March; declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
• Tuberculosis Testing:

  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA (QuantiFERON/TSPOT) with negative results within last 6 months (annual requirement)
  • If positive, clear chest X-ray (valid for 5 years) and current TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually; specific approved respirator models listed
• Physical Exam: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months of start; includes social security trace, county searches (7 years), national criminal sweep, and sex offender registry
• Fingerprinting:

  • Ohio residents 5+ years: Ohio fingerprints (BCI&I) and FCRA-compliant national database check
  • Ohio residents <5 years: Ohio fingerprints and FBI fingerprint check (FCRA-compliant)
  • Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending, with proof of completion
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable
• I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens and attestations not accepted
• OIG, SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Checks: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start; attestations not allowed
• Social Security Trace: If not included in background check, must be completed within 1 year prior to start
• National Database Criminal Background Check: Optional for Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements

Skills and Competency Requirements

• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Competency Exam: Must score at least 80% on relevant department exam within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Core Competencies: 80% passing score required on HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Safety and Compliance Training: Completion of required safety and compliance modules prior to clearance; renewal annually

Documentation Required for Submission

• Resume including education and work history
• Two professional references from within last 2 years
• Completed job application form
• Employment history form confirming previous employment at the health system (if applicable)
• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering the Certified Surgical Tech position in Cleveland, Ohio.