Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant

                    

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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

7:30am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

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. 

As an Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant, you will participate in the delivery of patient care alongside an encouraging and mentoring RN. In this exciting role, you will receive on-the-job training to become familiar with specific department procedures, medical terminology, equipment and sterilization procedures. As assigned, you will assist with numerous tasks throughout the department, whether interacting directly with patients and families, stocking supplies or fulfilling equipment maintenance needs. This position allows you to enhance your skills and explore the beginning of a meaningful career at Cleveland Clinic. 

 

A caregiver in this position works from, 7:30am - 6:00pm

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Escort pre-operative patients to bed space and assist with the pre-operative preparation by orienting them and their families to the unit. 

• Label and secure patient belongings, complete vital signs and Accucheck and perform other tasks as assigned by RN.  

• Perform various technical tasks, including set up of IV infusions, application of heat or cold compresses, application of external monitoring devices and removal of urinary catheters, peripheral IVs or NG tubes. 

• Perform equipment/instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization. 

• Perform and monitor the sterilization processes used in the procedural areas and complete logs as appropriate. 

• Utilize the instrument tracking systems to monitor equipment and document work completed. 

• Transport properly labeled and packaged specimens as directed.  

• Transport broken equipment, along with completed requisitions, to the designated location for pick-up. 

• Stock equipment and supplies as directed to designated par levels. 

• Assist with maintaining equipment control, replacing parts, sending equipment for repair and obtaining loaner equipment. 

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