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Join Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our team is committed to helping people with heart problems improve their health and enjoy longer, healthier lives. Cardiovascular caregivers from Cleveland Clinic use advanced techniques that have helped Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute rank nationally and be recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care. Our program focuses on prevention, detection,treatmentand follow-up. Whether patients have a common or complex heart problem, Hillcrest Hospital is a trusted resource for superior technology and experienced professional care.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm. Hours may include evenings/weekends based on facility needs.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Assistwith performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance,identifyingmedication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performingtestsand documenting patient care.

Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.

Maintain equipment, medicalsuppliesand examination areas.

Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, dataentryand patient registration.

OR as an OCCA

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 caretestingand prepare specimens for transport to the lab.

Prepare patients for andassistwith exams,testsand procedures, such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening,disinfectionand sterilization.

Administer treatments as directed, including the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes and applying/removing casts,bracesand splints.

Review printed instructions with patients.

Assistwith wound care.

Documentinthe electronic health record.

Assistwith setting up the clinic for daily operations, in-baskets, closure of care gaps,maintainingclean and orderly work areas, and closing the clinic.

Stock supplies and linens.

Clean,monitorexpirationdates and restock dressing supply carts, check AED units and oxygen tanks, and empty needle boxes usingappropriate safetymeasures.

Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.

OR as an LPN

Provide patient care activities under the direction ofan RNand/or physician.

Collect and documentobjectiveand subjective data and observations about patients.

Complete nursing assessments and report all data.

Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients' responses.

Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

Perform routine laboratory tests.

Educate patients and family members.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Graduate from an approved medical assistingprogramOR military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)

Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or the American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period

OR as an OCCA

A high school diploma orGED

Understanding ofhuman anatomy, basic patient careactivitiesand math

If not already obtained, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or the American Red Crossisrequiredwithin 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

Additionalformal training/education may substitute some orall ofthe required experience

OR as an LPN

Graduate of an approved school ofPracticalNursing

Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse(LPN)

Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Medical Assisting Certification

Successful completion of a CC externship

One year of patient care experience

Proficiency in the use ofan electronic medical record

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
• 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.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
• Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $19.75

Maximum hourly: $27.75

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.).