PRN Student Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Orthopedics
About The Position
Join the Cleveland Clinic team at our Middleburg Heights Facility, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic's Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute offers expert diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and children with bone, joint or connective tissue disorders. The Institute blends the strengths of Cleveland Clinic's Orthopaedic Program and Rheumatology Program. Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. A caregiver in this position works varying hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Hours will ultimately be based on facility needs and may include evening/weekend rotations.
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 the American Red Cross is 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.
- Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record.
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
- Drug free environment
- Influenza vaccination program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
