Surgical Services Support Technician I

Posted:
9/11/2024, 2:23:42 AM

Location(s):
Cleveland, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

                    

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Job Title

Surgical Services Support Technician I

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Surgical Support Services-Nursing Institute

                      

Job Code

G10121

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


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.  


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/  


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.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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