Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Telemetry and Medical/Surgical

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will play a crucial role in patient care on a high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit. As a Senior Technician, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing top-notch medical assistance and support to patients. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those in your community while working in a dynamic and hands-on environment. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA needed within new hire period.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units and patient rooms for admissions and emergencies.
• Document patient care and perform treatment procedures.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

USW Bidding Period: 02/21/25 - 02/26/25

Senior Technician - Cardiac Telemetry and Medical/Surgical

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

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 will have numerous opportunities to make a difference in your community.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 11:00PM - 7:30AM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Prepare units, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfer, or emergencies.
2. Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc.
3. Take and document the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, and height.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge.
7. Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly.
8. Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
9. Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period
3. Basic computer knowledge and skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
2. One year of recent acute care experience

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Physical Requirements:

1. Full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
2. Extensive standing and walking
3. 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
4. Physical Demand requirements in excess of those for Light Work

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.