Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Urology
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. 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. Cleveland Clinic offers innovative treatments in urology and kidney medicine, including minimally invasive, scarless options for urologic procedures and management of kidney disease. Caregivers in this department provide dynamic patient care and comprehensive treatment plans for the best possible outcomes. A caregiver in this position works days, 9:00am—5:30pm.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities, and math
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within the new hire period
- One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record
- Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all the required experience
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 up the clinic for daily operations, in-baskets, closure of care gaps, maintaining clean and orderly work areas, 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
- Influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
