Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland is seeking an Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant to support patient care in the endoscopy suite. You will work under RNs and the surgical team, transport patients, assist with preoperative and postoperative flow, maintain sterile instruments, and ensure OR readiness.

This full-time role offers daytime hours (7:00am-5:30pm), no weekends or holidays, and opportunities to grow within a world-class health system committed to excellence, safety, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross required.
• On-the-Job Training: 3 months after placement.
• One year of healthcare or related experience required.
• CPR certification to be completed within probation.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients of all ages throughout surgical and procedural areas.
• Assist with preoperative preparation and postoperative flow.
• Perform instrument decontamination, inspection, and sterilization.
• Maintain surgical equipment and inventory; assemble case carts.
• Ensure operating rooms are sanitized and prepared per safety standards.
• Support equipment maintenance, specimen transport, and waste management.
• Monitor documentation logs and ensure infection control compliance.
• Maintain inventory controls and monitor medication expiration dates.
• Assist with patient positioning and basic clinical tasks as needed.
• Complete specialized training in surgical terminology and CPR.

Skills

Healthcare teamwork

Patient transport

Sterilization procedures

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

CPR certification

Job description

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

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

DDSI Endoscopy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G1011S

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

Job Details

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.

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.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis 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.

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