Surgical Services Support 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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate, dedicated team and receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations. Many patients come to Cleveland Clinic feeling anxious before an operation. Our family of caregivers can offer them peace and comfort throughout their treatment to ease any concerns they may have. As a Surgical Services Support Technician, you will have opportunities to communicate with patients while transporting them to designated areas. Along with providing other technical support tasks, your role on the team is essential to providing a safe and sanitary operating room. A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday 3:00PM-11:30PM, with rotating weekends and holiday requirements.

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or willing to obtain within the 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.

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.00 Maximum hourly: $23.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities