Surgical Support Services Technician I

Surgical Services Support Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic offers a wide range of surgical services. Whether patients require minimally invasive procedures or major surgeries, this surgical team provides excellent care in a safe, family-friendly environment.

**A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 2:00pm - 10:30pm.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Safely transport patients to designated areas per nursing requests.

+ Assist nursing caregivers during surgical cases as requested.

+ Maintain and control support services equipment and supplies.

+ Maintain the OR in an aesthetically safe and sanitary condition.

+ Enter job tasks into electronic computer software systems.

+ Assist in prepping and shaving patients for surgery.

+ Coordinate and maintain uniform room activities, such as locker assignments and scrubs.

+ Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste.

+ Comply with special cleaning requests for radioactive waste and infection control surgical cases.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ If not already obtained, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within your new hire period.

+ One year of customer service experience.

+ Experience working in a team environment.

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**Physical Requirements:**

+ Requires full range of body motion including ability to lift and/or bear the weight of 100 pounds with assistance, or more while pulling, lifting, pushing and transferring patients to and from various apparatus; regularly pushes moderate to heavy weight of 100 pounds or more.

+ Exposure to body fluids.

+ Must be available for flexible scheduling according to the needs of the surgical area.

+ Floating may be expected per assignment policies within the surgical support department.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities