Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant Location Lorain Facility Lorain Family Hlth Surgery Ctr Department Lorain AMB Surg Ctr-Surgical Operations Job Code G1011S Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm Job Summary Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant, you will: - Participate in the delivery of patient care at the direction of the registered nurse. - Transport patients of all ages within the procedure area. - Perform decontamination, instrument inspection, assembly and sterilization. - Stock equipment and supplies. - Sanitize and clean the operating rooms (ORs). The ideal candidate is someone who: - Thrives in a team environment. - Is professional, flexible, self-aware and energetic. - Is eager to learn, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. - Provides care with compassion and empathy. - Demonstrates a strong work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a high-volume surgical center with a collaborative team that strives to provide the most compassionate, safest and best quality care for all patients. With training, there is potential to grow within the SPD department or as an Endoscopy Technician. Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand. Job Details Responsibilities: Escorts preoperative patient to bed space and assists with the preoperative preparation of the patient by orienting the patient and family to the unit, labeling and securing patient belongings, completing vital signs and Accucheck, and other tasks as assigned by RN. Documents as appropriate. Performs a variety of technical tasks, including set up of IV infusions, application of heat or cold, enemas, application of external monitoring devices and removal of urinary catheters, peripheral IVs or NG tubes. Assists RN with exams, moving and positioning the patient. Assembles and cleans equipment needed. Removes all medical and regulated waste. Performs decontamination, instrument inspection, instrument assembly, and sterilization of equipment. Selects appropriate sterilization method and packaging for processing of equipment. Performs and monitors the sterilization processes used in the procedural areas and completes logs as appropriate. Utilizes the instrument tracking systems to monitor equipment and document work completed. Performs basic case cart assembly. Transports patients of all ages within the procedural areas. Responsible for the supplies, equipment and specimens within the procedural areas. Maintains transportation logs. Escorts patients at discharge. Transports properly labeled and packaged specimens as directed. Transports broken equipment, along with completed requisitions, to the designated location for pick-up. Picks up and delivers tables. Stocks equipment and supplies as directed to designated par levels. Checks expiration dates of solutions and medication and updates documents monthly. Assists with maintaining equipment control, replacing parts, sending equipment for repair and obtaining loaner equipment. Sanitizes and cleans the ORs consistent with procedural areas Environmental Service Standards. Other duties as assigned. Education: High School Diploma required. Certifications: On-the-Job Training: After selection and placement into the position, three (3) months on-the-job training to become familiar with specific department procedures, medical terminology, equipment, sterilization procedures Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Work Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in a healthcare or related environment. Must successfully complete basic competencies and Level A CPR certification within the probationary period. Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Requires a full range of body motion pulling, lifting, pushing, and transferring patients to and from various apparatus. Personal Protective Equipment: 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 employees and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. Job offers will be rescinded for candidates for employment who test positive for nicotine. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after 90 days. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis, and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.