Surgical Services Support Technician I - GI Endoscopy
About The Position
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Many patients come to Cleveland Clinic feeling anxious before an operation, and our family of caregivers provides peace and comfort throughout their treatment to help ease those concerns. As a Surgical Services Support Technician for the GI Endoscopy department, you will have opportunities to interact with patients while transporting them to designated areas. In addition to performing various technical support tasks, your role is essential to ensuring a safe and sanitary operating room environment. A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or obtain within the new hire period
- One year of customer service experience
- Experience working in a team environment
- 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.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Escort and direct customers to the appropriate source for assistance.
- Provide a safe environment for patients and their families.
- Comply with entering job tasks in electronic computer software programs.
- Assist nursing service with prepping and shaving patients for surgery.
- Coordinate and maintain Uniform Room activities such as locker assignments and scrubs for all O.R. personnel.
- Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
- Comply with special cleaning requests for radioactive waste and infection control surgical cases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
