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 willparticipatein the delivery of patient carealongside an encouraging and mentoring RN.In this exciting role, youwill receive on-the-job training to become familiar with specific department procedures, medical terminology,equipmentandsterilization procedures.As assigned, you willassistwithnumeroustasks throughout the department, whether interacting directly with patients and families, stockingsuppliesorfulfilling 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 worksfull-time| 7:00am—3:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Escort pre-operativepatientsto bed space andassistwith the pre-operative preparation by orienting themandtheirfamiliesto the unit.

• Label and securepatient belongings, completevitalsignsandAccucheckandperformother tasks as assigned by RN.

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

• Performequipment/instrumentdecontamination, inspection,assemblyand sterilization.

• Perform andmonitorthe sterilization processes used in the procedural areas and complete logs asappropriate.

• Utilize the instrument tracking systems tomonitorequipment 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.

• Assistwithmaintainingequipment control, replacing parts, sending equipment forrepairand obtaining loaner equipment.

• Sanitize and clean the ORs consistent with proceduralareasEnvironmental Service Standards.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• HighSchoolDiploma/GED

• On-the-Job Training:Afterselectionand 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

• Successfully complete basic competencies and Level A CPR certification within the probationary period