OR Service Assistant - ENT

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking an OR Service Assistant for the ENT department. The role involves assisting in transporting patients, setting up the Operating Room, and supporting surgeons with routine instrument handling.

The position supports a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift and offers opportunities to work within a world-class healthcare system. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; sterile processing certification and 2 years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sterile processing certification preferred.
• Two years of experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Knowledge of service-specific surgical instruments, equipment and procedures preferred.

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 for sterilization).
• Ensure sterile conditions, order supplies, stocks, and storage areas in the OR.
• Assist in transporting patients.
• Assist RN in maintaining a safe environment for the patient.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience in sterile processing

Sterile processing certification

Knowledge of service-specific surgical instruments

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

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 Title

OR Service Assistant - ENT

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

OR ENT-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G15000

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

OR Service Assistant - ENT

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. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.

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.

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