OR Service Assistant I

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Department of General and Specialized Surgery evaluates and treats common and complex conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal system and breasts. Our experienced caregivers are skilled in minimally invasive methods, including robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgeries. As an OR Service Assistant I, you will assist in transporting patients, set up the operating room and maintain and operate special equipment in the operating room as required. You will also coordinate equipment and supplies for service specific surgical cases, monitor and track the loaning/lending of supplies and equipment, and ensure the availability and functionality of equipment and supplies for their services. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM, with on-call requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Requires full range of body motion to include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds ad ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Nice To Haves

Sterile processing certification

Responsibilities

Assist in transporting patients and setting up the OR.
Maintain and operate special equipment in the OR.
Coordinate equipment and supplies for service specific surgical cases.
Monitor and track the loaning/lending of supplies and equipment.
Maintain surgical instrument sets and equipment.
Ensure proper sterile conditions.
Clean used instruments after surgery.
Order supplies, stock, and maintain storage areas in the OR.
Assist in transporting patients and room turnover.
Assist RN (Registered Nurse) in maintaining a safe environment for the patient.
Ensure service specific supply expiration dates are checked monthly.
Coordinate and document equipment repairs and loaner return.
Work as a liaison to educate staff in the proper use and functioning of equipment.