Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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.   

Anesthesia can be a scary prospect for children and their families. Children of all ages bring special challenges and needs to the hospital. Our dedicated caregivers in the Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology are trained to provide care for children and support for the special emotional needs of the child and their family. Though only a few years old as an independent department, Cleveland Clinic pediatric anesthesiologists focus on compassion, safe anesthesia, and continuing education for the continuing improvement of its experienced staff. 

A caregiver in this position works Nights + Call shifts, from 11:00pm—7:30am.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Stock the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list. 

• Assist with difficult airway management by assisting with equipment needs from the providers. 

• Assist in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products. 

• Disassemble, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to the management team, stock items in the workroom and keep the workroom clean and in an orderly condition. 

• Perform Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed. 

• Effectively communicates with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.  

• Efficiently transports all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations. 

• Maintain complete and accurate records and checks status of orders and equipment 

• Maintain anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies; restocking supply 

• Maintain equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use, troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs, performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning. 

• Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases. 

• Retrieve and appropriately distribute the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, supporting the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's and pediatric procedures. 

• Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or AA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED. 

• Bachelor's degree in science can substitute one year of work experience in healthcare. 

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA). 

• One year experience working in a healthcare setting or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or similar healthcare-related training program. 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Direct patient care and/or surgical/OR environment experience. 

• Knowledge of medical terminology. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/