Ambulatory Surgical Assistant - OR

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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 Assistant - OR Location Beachwood Facility Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center Department Beachwood ASC-Admin-Surgical Operations Job Code G1011S Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm Job Summary Job Details Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center continues to provide the excellent healthcare our patients have come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. At this facility, you will join a team of caregivers committed to serving the east side community with compassion, empathy and kindness. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building 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 su pplies 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 full-time| 7:00am-3:30pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Escort pre - operative patients to bed space and assist with the pre - operative preparation by orienting the m and their famil ies to the unit . L abel and secur e patient belongings, complet e 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. Sanitize and clean the ORs consistent with procedural areas Environmental Service Standards. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High S chool D iplom a/GED 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) or American Red Cross One year of experience in a healthcare or related environment S uccessfully 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 ma

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