Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Float Pool

Cleveland Clinic•Coral Springs, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant supports the provision of care and treatment to patients under the direction of an RN or physician. The role is part of the Float Pool, supporting diverse patient populations across departments, units, and locations and offering experience in multiple specialty areas. The caregiver is expected to maintain personal growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education. This is a regular PRN position with day shifts scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Caregivers must be available at least two weekdays per week for a minimum of eight hours per shift, work the day before or after a holiday, and work at least one Monday or Friday each month. Travel may be required to Weston, CSP, Parkland, Palm Beach, or Wellington; tolls and mileage are reimbursed.

Requirements

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 upon hire or within the new-hire period.
One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home, or long-term care setting. Additional formal training or education may substitute for some or all of the required experience.
Availability at least two weekdays per week for a minimum of eight hours per shift, willingness to work the day before or after a holiday, and availability at least one Monday or Friday per month.
Ability to travel to Weston, CSP, Parkland, Palm Beach, or Wellington.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency using an electronic medical record.
Medical background.
Currently pursuing education or training in the medical field.
EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, height, and weight as directed.
Collect patient specimens and prepare them appropriately for transport to laboratories.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and special procedures, and assist with examinations and treatments as applicable.
Complete the rooming process, including reviewing medications, updating allergies, identifying pain level, and asking regulatory screening questions.
Identify, document, and report changes to an RN and/or MD.
Assist with indirect patient care.
Perform directed patient treatments, including applying heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, and measuring, applying, changing, and removing casts, braces, and splints.
Repair casts and apply and instruct patients in the use of durable medical equipment (DME).
Remove dressings, sutures, and staples.
Stock supplies and linens as applicable.
Clean and restock dressing supply carts, check emergency carts, and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
Assist with regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures as required.
Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.