Surgical Assistant

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

The Department of General and Specialized Surgery evaluates and treats common and complex conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal system and breasts. Our experienced caregivers are skilled in minimally invasive methods, including robotic-assisted surgery and laparoscopic surgery. As a Surgical Assistant, you will work closely with surgical care practitioners, consultants and nursing teams to ensure smooth operations and proper equipment use. On days you are not needed as a Surgical Assistant, you will function as a Scrub Tech. Here, you will gain hands-on experience and learn a variety of valuable skills which provide opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within Cleveland Clinic.   

• The post holder is frequently exposed to episodes of exertion, for example whilst moving and handling anaesthetised patients or lifting surgical trays. The post holder will be required to lift, push and pull objects, e.g. patient positioning equipment, theatre equipment and trolleys. The post holder may be required to spend long periods in one position 
• Alongside the Lead SCP maintain awareness of teams wellbeing and support appropriate delegation of team workload 
• The post holder may be required to work at different desks and computers from time to time, depending on availability. Standard keyboard skills required. The role demands VDU use. 

• 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.

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