Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Telemetry and Medical/Surgical

AECOM; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned healthcare provider as a Senior Technician in a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry and Medical/Surgical unit. With opportunities to enhance patient care, you'll play a key role in ensuring the well-being of patients while learning and growing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certified BLS required.
• Skills in patient care and equipment handling essential.
• Experience with acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient units and perform safety rounds.
• Document vital signs and assist in patient care.
• Handle pre-operative and post-operative patient needs.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Patient care documentation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

USW Bidding Period: 03.18.25 - 03.23.25

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Akron General's 7100 Unit is a high acuity Cardiac Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Unit. This fast-paced team cares for patients who require extensive ADL assistance and complex medical attention. As Senior Technician, you play an integral role in ensuring patients continue receiving the best treatment possible. You will find a welcoming and hands-on environment where caregivers encourage education, mutual support and teamwork. Each day, you have numerous opportunities to make a difference in your community.

**A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00PM - 11:30PM or 7:00PM - 7:30AM, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Prepare units, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfer, or emergencies.

+ Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc.

+ Take and document the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, and height.

+ Perform treatment procedures, such as venous blood draws, enemas, ice and heat pack application, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, oxygen equipment set up and Buck's traction.

+ Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.

+ Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge.

+ Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly.

+ Document patient care in the electronic medical record.

+ Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period

+ Basic computer knowledge and skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

+ One year of recent acute care experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.

+ Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

+ Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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