Job Description

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our cardiologists diagnose and treat heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease, valvular disease and rhythm disorders. Complex cases are referred to Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, which is nationally ranked and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care. In the Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant role, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in our cardiology department and pursue an exciting future as a caregiver at Cleveland Clinic.

This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this role will cover varying shifts and schedules.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Complete rooming process, including vitals, height, weight, and completion of intake questions and documents and reports abnormal findings to RN or LIP.

• Collect patient specimens, perform Point of Care Testing, and prepare specimens for transport to lab.

• Prepare patients for exams, tests and procedures and assist with exams, treatments and procedures using sterile techniques as applicable.

• Perform patient treatments as directed, to include the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, and application and removal of casts, braces, and splints.

• Document in the electronic health record and assists with management of in-baskets and closure of care gaps.

• Assist with setting up the clinic for daily operations and closing clinic in accordance with departmental guidelines.

• Stock supplies and linens as applicable. Cleans, monitors expiration dates and restocks dressing supply cart, checks AED units and oxygen tanks, and empties needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.

• Maintain all designated work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient outreach, and patient registration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross within new hire period

• One year recent health care experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, assistant living, nursing home or long-term care setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Proficient in the use of electronic medical records

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.

• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.25

Maximum hourly: $24.95

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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