Ambulatory Surgery Patient Support Assistant - Manhasset Preop/PACU

NYU Langone Health • Village of Manorhaven, NY

4d • $33,213 - $57,208

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring an Ambulatory Surgery Patient Support Assistant for its Manhasset Preop/PACU team. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, supporting clinical, procedural, and unit operations in an ambulatory surgery center. The successful candidate helps maintain a safe, clean, and efficient care environment, delivers compassionate, patient-centered care, and supports the surgical team with equipment, supplies, and procedural readiness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Attendant program and certified as a CNA.
• At least 6 months of relevant experience.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification issued by the American Heart Association, required upon entry to the position.
• Working knowledge of English demonstrated through verbal, reading, and writing abilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of an additional language.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Monitor vital signs, weight, and intake and output; report abnormalities to the registered nurse.
• Conduct patient rounds to address comfort, safety, and personal needs, and respond promptly to call lights.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, including patient preparation, belongings management, and escorting.
• Support basic clinical tasks such as specimen collection, simple treatments, enema support, and oxygen and suction setup.
• Observe patients and report changes in their condition.
• Ensure procedural rooms and units are stocked and prepared with required equipment and supplies.
• Assist surgical and procedural teams and help prepare patients for procedures.
• Apply knowledge of sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment; ensure equipment readiness and manage supplies.
• Follow infection control, safety, and hazardous materials protocols.
• Assist during emergencies and respond to clinical alarms.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams; provide compassionate, respectful, culturally competent care and respond appropriately to concerns.
• Complete delegated tasks from nursing staff, support workflow, and assist with patient transport and unit operations.
• Participate in meetings and quality improvement initiatives, and support onboarding and guidance of new staff.
• Maintain competencies, complete required training, demonstrate accountability for patient care and resources, and seek learning opportunities or assistance when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED