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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Surgical Support Technician . In this role, you will provide crucial assistance to nursing staff and surgical technologists while also performing various administrative functions to ensure smooth operations within the department. This role assists the OR team members with room turnovers, monitors and reports temperatures and humidity in the OR rooms, and collaborates with other team members to complete the daily schedule. Administrative responsibilities include monitoring and restocking inventory, using software and computers provided, identifying opportunities for quality improvement, participating in meetings and committees and maintaining certifications. Successful Surgical Support Technicians perform effectively in emergencies, apply their knowledge of infection control policies and procedures, and excel in their communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

ABOUT THE OR DEPARTMENT

Join our vibrant Operating Room (OR) department, boasting 15 innovative OR suites catering to a wide array of specialties including orthopedic, spine, ear, nose, throat, urology, general surgery, and more. As the largest staffed department in the company, teamwork is at the core of our culture, fostering a comfortable and seamless patient experience. Our fast-paced and attentive atmosphere brings a great sense of accomplishment at the end of each day as we work together to help individuals return to their passions, whether it's resuming their career as a firefighter, playing with their grandkids, or getting back to sports and other activities. With a service-oriented mindset, we lead by example, valuing humility and accountability in all that we do. The OR team enjoys a healthy work/life balance and companionship in discussing their hobbies like beekeeping, golfing, and camping. If you're seeking a dynamic environment where positivity and camaraderie are contagious, join us in the OR department and make a meaningful impact every day!

Shifts are MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:30am - 4:00pm and 8:00am-4:30pm . NO NIGHTS. NO WEEKENDS. NO HOLIDAYS.

This position is located at 910 E 20th Street, Sioux Falls, SD.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification is required; can be obtained upon hire.

BENEFITS AND PERKS!

• Health (BCBS), Dental, and Vision Insurance – Eligible FIRST day of employment
• Substantial ANNUAL Discretionary Bonus
• VERY Competitive Pay & PTO
• GENEROUS 401(k) Employer Match
• FREE DAILY Lunches
• Educational Assistance & Professional Growth Opportunities
• GreatLife Membership Discount plus a Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• And MORE!

Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital is proud to be physician-owned and operated.

We are an EO employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.

For more info or questions contact HR: Email:

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Surgical Support Aide
+ Full Time
+ Exeter, NH 03833 ( Posted 7 months ago
**Exeter Hospital**
Req#14152
**Req#:** 14152
**Full Time,Day Shift** M-F 9-5:30
Under the direction of an RN is responsible for the coordination of supplies instrumentation and equipment in collaboration with the operating room team. Maintains a clean and organized work environment. Facilitates efficient turn over of procedure rooms.
**Requirements:**
+ High school graduate or equivalent
+ Medical Tech Registration or Licensed Nursing Assistant
**Major Responsibilities:**
1. Anticipates; gathers and assists with preparation of instruments; supplies and equipment for procedures. Prepares case carts prior to procedures utilizing preference sheets. Performs quickly and reliably to gather supplies emergency situations with minimal direction.
2. Maintains a state of readiness to facilitate efficient turnover. Assists in room setup; turnover; cleaning and restocking of supplies.
3. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse; may be requested to assist with patient positioning; patient prepping and patient transfers.
4. May perform reprocessing and cleaning of instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's direction.
5. Performs quality assurance activities as directed by the charge nurse. On a daily basis maintains temperature logs of refrigerators and warmers.
6. Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with regulatory requirements and hospital policy; such as damp dusting lights and horizontal surfaces; end of the day cleaning; removal of trash and laundry; cleaning equipment and cleaning of common areas.
7. Organizes supplies: restocks operating rooms; linen carts; warmers and sub sterile areas based on par levels. Organizes; cleans and restocks scrub sink areas; puts away the daily storeroom order and weekly kitchen order; puts away unused supplies after cases and keeps equipment and storage areas organized.
8. Transports equipment; blood products; supplies or specimens to or from other departments as requested.
9. May perform Unit Coordinator duties such as filing; delivery of OR schedules; documenting add on information and answering phones as requested. May enter physician orders into Meditech system as directed.
10. Observes open sterile fields as directed.
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**Job Location (Full Address):**
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
**Opening:**
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500478 OR Surg Nursing/SMH
Work Shift:
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCA 206 H
Compensation Range:
$21.71 - $29.31
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**Responsibilities:**
GENERAL PURPOSE
Prepares robotics, lasers, and other equipment used by Faculty and clinical staff in the operating room suite. Ensures equipment is in operating order prior to use, syncs equipment with specified software prior to patient cases, and ensures proper handling by faculty and staff along with facilitating and monitoring for proper cleaning and maintenance. Serves as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all OR equipment.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Troubleshoots equipment-related issues in the OR during patient care and relays pertinent information to the Clinical Staff, nurse leadership, and/or SSOT Supervisor.
+ Assists staff in facilitating patient flow and contributes to keeping the operating room orderly and clean to ensure a safe work environment.
+ Assumes primary responsibility for setting up the equipment in the ORs during emergencies, as well as scheduled cases.
+ Assesses OR equipment for proper function and condition and refers broken items to Clinical Engineering.
+ Assists staff with running of intraoperative lasers as needed.
+ Maintains knowledge of changing requirements for certifications and equipment through in-services.
+ Serves as SME for all new OR capital equipment upgrades and changes, including ultrasounds, beds, electro surgical cautery, etc., for Faculty and staff.
+ Sets up complex robotics equipment in all areas of the Level I trauma center prior to each procedure to ensure proper utilization during surgical procedures.
+ Syncs mechanical robotics equipment to software per the specifics of each piece of equipment.
+ Syncs hospital beds to robotics per specifications of each unique piece of equipment.
+ Downloads images from CT monitor and transfers to robotics equipment to create 3D mapping for each tumor surgery, specific to the patient.
+ Matches instrumentation with 3D image for physician navigation.
+ Sets up stealth navigation system for spine surgery operations.
+ Syncs equipment to software as appropriate for each procedure.
+ May be called in for emergency cases on the weekends.
Other duties as assigned.
**MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
+ High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or other related experience required
+ Associate's degree preferred
+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience
+ 1 year of Operating Room experience preferred
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Working knowledge of medical equipment, computer operations, software integration and medical terminology preferred
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Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

August 14, 2025

Department:

31005610 Surgical Services

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers-SAN

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Full time position (80 hours every two-week pay period)
• 8-hour, day / evening shifts
• Occasional weekend rotation

Job Description:

In the operating room, provides basic indirect patient care in support of a large multispecialty quaternary operating room as delegated. Providing clean, well stocked surgical suite, with case carts and appropriate equipment for the room. Supports the operating room staff in lifting, positioning, transporting patients. Returns used equipment and supplies to appropriate area for reprocessing. Cleans operating room after every procedure.

Principle Responsibilities

• Supports care of the procedural patient
  • Gathers appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for individual cases.
  • Completes case carts and delivers to procedure area.
  • Delivers blood products, lab specimens and medications as assigned.
  • Assists in lifting, positioning and transferring of patient under RN supervision.
  • Retrieves additional requested items during procedures.
  • Retrieves ICU and station beds requested based on patient needs, ensuring oxygen tank has adequate PSI.
  • Delivers and replaces various gas tanks. Including argon, helium, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen.
  • Stocks linens in warmers and pass through windows
  • Communicates with other departments with supply and equipment needs for Surgical Services (EVS, Linen, Supply Chain, Equipment Services).
  • Replaces chemo hazard, pharmaceutical waste and recycled instrumentation containers.
  • Retrieves crash cart, Lucas and provide emergency case carts during emergency situations.
  • Identifies instruments requiring turn around for same day needs.
  • Verifies each procedure has a case cart. Communicate with Charge Nurse for missing case carts.
  • Transports patients from inpatient units to Pre-Operative Care Center/OSDU
    Collects all necessary items required to come with patient (i.e. medications, chart) and verifying patient labels match arm band.
• Facilitates operating room turnover
  • Cleans/decontaminates procedure room, furniture and equipment after the case.
    Prepares operating room for following procedure.
  • Replaces/restocks used items.
  • Transports case cart, instruments, linen and trash to appropriate areas for reprocessing or disposal.
  • Adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures.
  • Docks high flow suction device and replace with clean unit for following cases.
• Handles sterile supplies and instruments according established standards
  • Checks integrity of sterile packs and packaging before shelving or distribution.
  • Verifies instrumentation has all necessary filters, external locks and indicators have changed color during sterilization process prior to placing trays on case carts or sterile storage.
  • Cleans cabinets, equipment and storage shelving in designated area per schedule.
• Participates in maintaining safe environment
  • Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports, by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Ensures hallways and sterile storage areas are free of clutter to maintain proper evacuation from operating rooms, gas and electric shut-offs are not obstructed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant, Central Processing/Case Cart or other patient care experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least one of the requirements below:
  
  * Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  
  * Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  
  * Allina in-house BLS training (within 90 days of hire)
  

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.29 to $7.86 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to 100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

**Description**
Details: - Schedule: Full Time / Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 4:30 pm - Hospital: NEW Surgical Tower - Location: Chapel Hill
Position/Program Highlights:
+ Enhance patient safety and care experiences by ensuring inventory standards are met
+ Building and maintaining par levels for the units
+ Collaborate with leaders and front line staff to build efficiencies in Surgical Supply Chain
+ Cultivate relationships with vendors to ensure scheduled preventative maintenance times are met
+ Maintain reports, gather quotes, maintain request logs, and update stockholders on request
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
This position is responsible for managing inventory and
communicating updates to the clinicians, distribution team and, vendor
partners.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others.
2. Ensures that the delivery of services to customers are appropriate and in accordance with established policies, procedures, objectives and financial guidelines.
3. Supports the value analysis process alongside Supply Chain Leadership to implement substitutions, product conversions, financial savings and to improve patient care.
4. Provides input to Supply Chain Leadership, Distrubtion and Clinical teams for product subsititutions, backorders, stock-outs and PAR utilization/changes.
5. Works closely with manfucturer and distrubition partners to identify opportunties for enhanced reporting, subsitiutions and product availaibilty.
6. Review and analyze hospital utilization to distribution partners to ensure product availability.
7. Develop communication tools for distribution and clinical teams that provides insight to product changes, shortages and price fluctuations.
8. Collaborates with distirbution and clinical leaders on par room changes and modifications to ensure efficient utlization of supplies within par rooms
9. Maintains inventory management reports and develops new reports as needed
11. Records consumption rate and characteristics of items in storage to determine par levels in the Storeroom, and works with Clinical Managers to determine par levels for clinical carts.
12. Compares nomenclature, stock numbers, authorized substitutes, and other listed information with catalogs, manuals, parts lists, and similar references to verify accuracy of requisitions and shipping orders.
13. Issues stock through perpetual system requested via electronic requisitioning from customer departments.
14. . Conducts and reconciles inventory cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy in storeroom. Participates in quarterly and year-end physical inventory counts and provides accurate bin locations.
15. Transmits Central Supply orders to Purchasing. Balances stock issued, stock received, and adjustments against physical inventory.
**Other Information**
Other information:
**Education Requirements:**
● Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school or equivalent.
**Licensure/Certification Requirements:**
**Professional Experience Requirements:**
● With an Associate's degree, one year related experience and/or training.
● With a high school diploma, five (5) years of related experience and/or training.
**Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:**
● Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Surgical Support Services
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.66 - $26.51 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

**Description**
Serves as the primary assistant to the Associate Vice President of Operations for Surgical Support Services. Will also assist various Directors within Surgical Support Services. Anticipates needs related to schedules and activities and provides administrative support to fulfill perceived needs. Assist new hires in gaining appropriate access to various systems related to employment. The selected candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, able to meet and prioritize multiple tasks, and be able to work independently.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Provides the principle office/administrative support to directors. Handles confidential information and uses discretion in dealing with internal and external contacts. Duties include a wide variety of activities that reduce the attention the supervisor must give to administrative and office operation details.
Responsibilities:
1. Serves as primary assistant to a Director. Organizes supervisor's files (electronic and paper). Ensures materials are readily accessible and that file maintenance is current. Maintains confidentiality of information
2. Researches and composes a variety of correspondence, memoranda and reports using office support software packages. Compiles materials from multiple sources into a unified presentation. Maintains confidentiality of information
3. Communicates and follows up with department managers regarding project and report data due to supervisor. Ensures agenda and documents for discussion are distributed in advance to meeting attendees. Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings.
4. Screens telephone calls, visitors and appointments. Provides information or refers appropriately. Opens, reads and screens mail addressed to supervisor. Responds to routine correspondence as instructed. Responds to email as instructed
5. Schedules calendar commitments for supervisor. Arranges meetings, conferences and travel logistics for executives and officials.
6. Monitors and maintains administrative office budget.
**Other Information**
Other information:
**Education Requirements:**
● High School diploma or GED
**Licensure/Certification Requirements:**
● No licensure or certification required.
**Professional Experience Requirements:**
● Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical, administrative or office management role.
**Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:**
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Surgical Support Services
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $20.53 - $29.23 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

**Description**
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Title: Surgical Support Assistant
Entity: Lancaster General Hospital
Location: 555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Hours: 1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week), 11:00AM-7:30PM| Occasional On-Call, Weekends, and Holidays
Position Summary:
+ Assists with the delivery of patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of the RN. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to stabilization), pediatric (infant to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years), and geriatric (over 64 years).
Responsibilities:
+ Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
+ Prepare the correct surgical bed with linens, retrieve equipment, assist with opening sterile supplies, and check surgical lights and replace bulbs as needed.
+ Assist with prep and patient positioning using proper body mechanics.
+ Assist with the placement and hook-up of OR equipment.
+ Assist scrub team with sterile supplies Tying the backs of the scrub gowns, etc. .
+ Ensure appropriate equipment is obtained prior to and during procedures.
+ Transport specimens as requested and ensures bed stretcher is ready for patient at the end of surgery.
+ Assist with lifting or transferring patient from the OR bed to stretcher for transport.
+ Clean all flat surfaces and changes out used anesthesia circuit and suction tubing.
+ Mop floors, removes and delivers trash to appropriate area.
+ Remove surgical equipment and return to appropriate storage.
+ Transport patients, if needed.
+ Re-stock Operating Rooms, return equipment and supplies to the appropriate areas and report the status of the Operating Rooms to the next shift.
+ Routinely performs necessary housekeeping independently within assigned area of department.
+ Observe and report unusual situations, reactions, effects, or conditions to responsible person.
+ Report and tag equipment that is out of order.
+ Understand and follow universal protocol and the parameters of the sterile field and traffic flow for the Operating Room.
Credentials:
+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
+ H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
+ One (1) year of experience as a hospital patient care assistant (Preferred)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
REQNUMBER: 275830

The Surgical Services Support Technician may perform assigned tasks which directly contribute to the care of patients and other patient related services as directed and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Clinician. Provide support to the staff to facilitate the case flow within Surgical Services.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
+ Suggest and support change within the department/organization. Perform patient care skills working with preceptor (RN) in a safe manner according to policy and procedure.
+ Constructively receive feedback and direction. Identify and communicate learning needs to their preceptor.
+ Demonstrate awareness of the impact of his/her behavior on the efficient functioning of the department/organization.
+ Seek out appropriate nursing, physician or other health care team intervention.
+ Take action to improve knowledge, skill and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
+ Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including but not limited to: completing safety checks, keeping the department and OR rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
+ Assist with patient positioning under the supervision of an RN.
+ Assist with transporting specimens to the lab.
+ Assist with opening supplies and equipment to establish a sterile field.
+ Assist with care, cleaning, and maintenance of all specialty equipment, including, but not limited to, lasers, video towers, microscopes, positioning supplies.
+ Assist nurses with the set-up and ordering of instrument trays.
+ Check daily with SPD for broken instruments, and incomplete trays.
+ Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.
+ Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
+ Assist to move patients on and off bed in the OR suite.
+ Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
+ Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
+ Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
+ Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
+ Identify need and/or provide patient/family education.
+ *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
+ *Performs other duties as assigned.
+ High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience, preferably within a customer service or healthcare role.
+ -OR-Enrollment in any healthcare training program that requires clinical rotations with at least 1 clinical rotation completed.
+ Microcomputer experience preferred.
+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

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.
Cleveland Clinic offers the most effective surgical services, from less invasive techniques to major procedures for critical conditions. Our surgeons, nurses and support caregivers are committed to an exceptional level of excellence. As a Surgical Services Support Technician, you will help create a safe and sterile environment for surgical operations and other procedures. You will be exposed to the latest technologies, offering a unique opportunity to gain invaluable medical knowledge through hands-on experience.
**A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm, including rotating weekend and holiday requirements.**
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
+ 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.
+ Enter job tasks into electronic computer software systems.
+ Assist in prepping and shaving patients for surgery.
+ Coordinate and maintain uniform room activities, such as locker assignments and scrubs.
+ Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
+ Comply with special cleaning requests for radioactive waste and infection control surgical cases.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period
+ One year of customer service experience
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: Requirements:**
+ 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.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
**Pay Range**
Salaries (which may be) shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities