Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is hiring an Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant at the Main Campus in Cleveland, OH. The role supports patient care under RN supervision, transports patients, assists with preoperative activities, and helps with sterilization and inventory in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical setting.

The position is full-time with a 7:00am–5:30pm schedule, no weekends or holidays, and demands attention to infection control, safety standards, and teamwork to ensure efficient patient flow and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Three months of on-the-job training after selection to learn department procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients of all ages throughout surgical and procedural areas.
• Assist with preoperative preparation and patient flow.
• Assist with instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization.
• Maintain surgical equipment and supply inventory; assemble case carts.
• Sanitize operating rooms and coordinate repairs/replacement of equipment.
• Manage transportation of specimens, medical equipment and regulated waste.
• Support departmental quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

BLS certification

CPR certification

Healthcare safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

On-the-job training (3 months)

One year healthcare experience

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant supports the delivery of patient care under the direction of registered nurses and the surgical team. Responsibilities include transporting patients of all ages throughout surgical and procedural areas, assisting with preoperative and postoperative patient flow, performing instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization, maintaining surgical equipment and supply inventory, assembling case carts, and ensuring operating rooms are sanitized and prepared in accordance with safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards. The role also supports equipment maintenance, specimen transport, waste management, and departmental operations to promote efficient, high-quality patient care.

A caregiver in this position works full-time| days| 7:00am—5:30pm. No weekends or holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Supported patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment under the direction of registered nurses.
• Escorted, transported, and discharged patients of all ages throughout the surgical and procedural areas.
• Assisted with preoperative preparation, including patient orientation, vital signs, point-of-care testing, and securing patient belongings.
• Assisted clinical staff with patient positioning, examinations, procedures, and basic technical patient care tasks.
• Performed decontamination, inspection, assembly, tracking, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Monitored sterilization processes, maintained documentation logs, and ensured compliance with infection control standards.
• Prepared and assembled case carts, stocked supplies, and maintained operating room readiness.
• Sanitized operating rooms, assembled and maintained equipment, and coordinated repairs and replacement of surgical equipment.
• Managed transportation of specimens, medical equipment, and regulated medical waste in accordance with safety protocols.
• Maintained inventory controls, monitored medication and solution expiration dates, and supported departmental quality and safety initiatives.
• Completed specialized training in surgical sterilization procedures, medical terminology, and patient care, including CPR certification.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• 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
• 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.

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.).