OR Service Assistant - Neuro/Spine

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 72,208,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic on its Main Campus is seeking an Operating Room (OR) Service Assistant. You will help transport patients and prepare the OR, while gaining hands-on exposure to instruments, sterilization, and surgical workflows. The role supports surgeons and nursing staff in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

The position is full-time, with a work schedule from 7:00am to 5:30pm, and offers opportunities for professional development within a world-class healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile processing experience preferred (2 years).
• Sterile Processing Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surgical instrument sets and equipment and ensure proper sterile conditions.
• Provide limited assistance to surgeons (e.g., holding limb/retractors, suctioning, sponging wounds).
• Clean used instruments after surgery (e.g., assembly and maintenance of some instruments for proper cleaning and sterilization).
• Ensure proper sterile conditions, order supplies and 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

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Sterile Processing Certification

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. 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.

As an Operating Room (OR) Service Assistant, you will assist in transporting patients and setting up the OR for caregivers. In an environment grounded in advanced technology and innovative treatment, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience in various medical instruments, procedures, sterilization processes, and more. From here, you can explore advanced career paths, pursue professional development resources and find your place within our family of caregivers.

This is a full‑time position. A caregiver in this role will work 7:00am to 5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Maintain surgical instrument sets and equipment and ensure proper sterile conditions.
• Provide limited assistance to surgeons (e.g., holding limb/retractors, suctioning, sponging wounds).
• Clean used instruments after surgery (e.g., assembly and maintenance of some instruments for proper cleaning and sterilization).
• Ensure proper sterile conditions, order supplies and 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Sterile Processing Certification
• Two years of experience in sterile processing

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.).