Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Heart Failure

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. At Cleveland Clinic, college students taking a "gap" year between senior year and postgraduate study can give themselves a boost through the Cleveland Clinic Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA) Program. This unique position allows you to work directly with physicians and provide direct care, such as taking vitals, preparing patients for procedures, applying temperature compresses and completing various other direct support activities. In this role, you will gain extensive hands-on experience and pursue an exciting future as a caregiver at Cleveland Clinic.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period
• One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting OR additional formal training/education

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP).
• Complete the rooming process, including vitals, height, weight, intake questions, documentation and reporting abnormal findings.
• Collect patient specimens, perform point of care testing and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
• Prepare patients for and assist with exams, tests and procedures, such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, disinfection and sterilization.
• Administer treatments as directed, including the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes and applying/removing casts, braces and splints.
• Review printed instructions with patients.
• Assist with wound care.
• Document in the electronic health record.
• Assist with setting and closing the clinic.
• Stock supplies and linens.
• Clean, monitor expiration dates and restock dressing supply carts, check AED units and oxygen tanks, and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED