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Cleveland Clinic Surgical Services Support Technician II in Cleveland, Ohio
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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.
The role of a Surgical Services Support Technician II is integral to the smooth running of our Operating Room (OR). In this role, you will be supporting the OR by:
Stocking supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Transporting specimens to our lab.
Ensuring post-op beds are available to each room.
Assisting our nursing staff during surgical cases.
Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Is self-driven.
Can multi-task and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Has great time management and organization skills
Is detail oriented.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to learn about the perioperative environment and learn about other roles for future advancement.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Oversees, escorts and directs customers to the appropriate source for assistance.
Provides a safe environment for patients and their families through producing quality outcomes.
Assists Supervisor with daily staffing.
Monitors and documents quality outcome.
Oversees and completes patient tracking through electronic software tools.
Coordinates and maintains Uniform Room activities such as locker assignments and scrubs for all O.R. personnel.
Properly handles and disposes of hazardous waste.
Complies with special cleaning requests for radioactive waste and infection control surgical cases.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Certifications:
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to empathize and recognize with patients suffering from physical or emotional difficulties and be sensitive to patient needs.
Work Experience:
Minimum of one year customer service experience and experience working in a team environment.
Minimum one year Surgical Support Tech I experience or two years' experience as a Lead following through with projects and managing staffing and staffing issues.
Physical Requirements:
Requires a 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