OR Service Assistant

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Medina Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 148-bed community-based hospital has been providing the communities in and around Medina County with top-quality patient care for over 75 years. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, 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 support caregivers by transporting patients and preparing the OR for procedures. Working in an environment focused on advanced technology and innovative patient care, you will gain valuable hands-on experience with medical instruments, surgical procedures, sterilization processes and perioperative support.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational clinical experience while exploring advanced career paths, professional development opportunities and long-term growth within our caregiver community.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8: 00AM – 6:30PM or 7:00AM – 7:30PM, with on-call requirements.

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

• Prior experience working in an OR setting or with direct patient care experience

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.).