What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant – Orthopaedics position at Cleveland Clinic?
Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant – Orthopaedics
Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is happy to bring a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood. Our focus is on world class quality, outstanding service, strong educational programs, and a commitment to be a valued and trusted community partner. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow.
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 7:30am/8:00am – 4:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
A high school diploma or GED.
Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math.
If not already obtained, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 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.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record.
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Physical Requirements:
Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
