Ambulatory Surgery Preop/PACU Care Assistant

NYU Langone; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in Manhasset is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Patient Support Assistant to join the Preop/PACU team. You will support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment and assisting with equipment, supplies, and procedural readiness.

The role involves ADL assistance, vital signs monitoring, patient rounds, admissions/discharges, and collaboration with surgical staff to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA program graduate.
• CNA certification and BLS/CPR training required.
• At least 6 months relevant patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility support.
• Monitor vital signs and report abnormalities to RN.
• Aid in admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Prepare procedure rooms and assist surgical teams.
• Maintain infection control and safety in the ASC.
• Support on-unit operations and patient transport.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Patient assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA program graduate

Tools

BLS/Heartsaver CPR/AED

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in Manhasset is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Patient Support Assistant to join the Preop/PACU team. You will support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment and assisting with equipment, supplies, and procedural readiness.

The role involves ADL assistance, vital signs monitoring, patient rounds, admissions/discharges, and collaboration with surgical staff to maintain high-quality patient care.