Ambulatory Surgical Unit Assistant

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