OR Service Assistant - ENT

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus in Ohio is seeking an Operating Room Service Assistant to support OR operations, transport patients, and prepare the sterile field. The role emphasizes maintaining instrument sets, assisting surgeons, and ensuring sterile conditions, with a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM schedule.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; preferred sterile processing certification and 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of service-specific surgical instruments; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surgical instrument sets and equipment and ensure proper sterile conditions.
• Provide limited assistance to surgeons (holding limb/retractors, suctioning, sponging wound).
• Clean used instruments after surgery (assembly and maintenance of instruments for cleaning/sterilization).
• Ensure proper sterile conditions, order supplies, stocks, and maintain storage areas in the Operating Room for service.
• Assist in transporting patients.
• Assist RN in maintaining a safe environment for the patient.

Skills

Two years of experience in sterile **

Surgical instrument knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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. 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.

ENT caregivers care for the ears, nose, throat and so much more. The ENT also has surgeons who offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to help patients with many conditions that affect the ears, nose and throat. And at Cleveland Clinic, we embrace a team approach. As an Operating Room Service Assistant, you will assist in transporting patients and setting up the Operating Room.

A caregiver in this position works 6:00AM - 2:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Maintain surgical instrument sets and equipment and ensure proper sterile conditions.
• Provide limited assistance to surgeons (holding limb/retractors, suctioning, sponging wound).
• Clean used instruments after surgery (this process may require assembly and maintenance of some instruments for proper cleaning and sterilization).
• Ensure proper sterile conditions, order supplies, stocks, and maintain storage areas in the Operating Room for service.
• Assist in transporting patients.
• Assist RN (Registered Nurse) in maintaining a safe environment for the patient.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Sterile processing certification.
• Two years of experience in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn service-specific surgical instruments, equipment and surgical procedures.

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 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 and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.50

Maximum hourly: $25.20

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.).