Surgical Services Support Technician II

                    

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Job Title

Surgical Services Support Technician II

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Surgical Support Services-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

G11000

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

Cleveland Clinic offers the most effective surgical services, from less invasive techniques to major surgeries for critical conditions. Our surgeons, nurses and support caregivers are committed to an exceptional level of excellence. As a Surgical Services Support Technician II on this dynamic team, you will help create a safe and sterile environment for surgical operations and other procedures. You will be exposed to the latest technologies, offering a unique opportunity to gain invaluable medical knowledge through hands-on experience. This position is an excellent entry point into Nursing Support as you explore the endless possibilities at Cleveland Clinic. 

A caregiver in this position works 2:00pm to 10:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Oversee and safely transport patients to designated areas per nursing request.  

• Use a variety of technical skills to assist the nursing staff during surgical cases.  

• Maintain and control Support Services equipment and supplies.  

• Maintain an aesthetically safe and sanitary OR environment. 

• Oversee, escort and direct customers to the appropriate source of assistance. 

• Assist the Supervisor with daily staffing. 

• Monitor and document quality outcomes. 

• Oversee and complete patient tracking through electronic software tools. 

• Coordinate and maintain Uniform Room, including locker assignments and scrubs for all OR personnel. 

• 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 within new hire period 
• 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.

                       

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

                  

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.