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Job Title

Clinical Specialist Neurosurgery NE:

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center:

Department

Operating Room-Cleveland Clinic Akron General:

Job Code

D99606

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Operating on the brain requires extreme precision, and the neurosurgery team at Cleveland Clinic has years of training and experience in the most complex brain and spine surgeries. The neurosurgery team uses state-of-the-art tools to operate safely and, as often as possible, with minimally invasive techniques. This team treats a wide range of conditions affecting the brain and spine, including brain hematoma, cavernoma, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, Chiari malformation, epilepsy, facial pain, normal pressure hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, skull base dehiscence and subdural hematoma. As Neurosurgery Clinical Specialist, you will provide clinical guidance and product support in real time during surgery.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7: 00AM – 5:30PM, with an on-call requirement of 5:30PM – 7:00AM, 2-3 days per week, including holidays and weekends.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provides on-site consulting, guidance and assistance to physicians and Operating Room personnel by evaluating options and problem-solving during surgery in order to maximize efficiency and usage.
• Analyze, resolve, and repair product issues through detailed analysis and utilization of engineering expertise.
• Direct and assist Radiology staff in performing necessary scans prior to surgery.
• Educate/train physicians and hospital personnel, including OR staff, Radiology, Sterile Processing, Biomedical, and Information Technologies staff, on the use of surgery related products and services.
• Works collaboratively with the Surgical Services Manager to develop and conduct training programs for hospital staff.
• Provides feedback to Surgical Services Manager and companies of product satisfaction, usage applications, and opportunities for cost containment and process improvement.
• Utilizes expertise to contribute to the quality improvement process by recommending product modifications to companies.
• Attends training with various companies of neurosurgical technologies to maintain competency in role.
• Works with the Specialty Services Equipment Technician to routinely assess instrumentation for completeness and functionality.
• Keeps abreast of development regarding neurosurgery technologies and reports these developments to the Surgical Services Manager. Serves as a liaison between the hospital and companies.
• Assumes call responsibilities to meet case needs.
• Maintains applicable certification/licensure including CPR certification.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a technical support role (preferably in a healthcare setting) OR High School Diploma/GED and three years relevant clinical experience in a related field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association OR American Red Cross
• Proficient in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and medical terminology

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Clinical Engineering, Computer Science or Nursing
• Experience with Brainlab
• Experience in Neurosurgery field

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients; e.g., pushing beds, stretchers and wheelchairs.

• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment.

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.

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