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Patient Transporter / Orderly
Mayfield Heights, OH

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Cleveland Clinic

PRN Patient Companion

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. The Float Pool allows you to work with diverse populations across numerous units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. As Patient Companion, you will help facilitate this mission by providing compassionate and top-quality care. In this role, you will assist RNs, physicians, dietitians and other staff in coordinating and fulfilling treatment plans. You will also find a culture that encourages professional growth, educational development and career success. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) varying shifts. Working 48 hours per 6-week schedule and 2 holidays per year will be required. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Assist with direct and indirect patient care for one to two patients, such as rooming and taking vital signs, weight and pulse oximetry. Assure patient safety by ensuring that catheters, tubes or other medical equipment have not been removed or disconnected. Accompany and assist patients at all times, including transport, tests, transfers and ambulation. Identify and report changes in patient status to an RN or physician. Initiate CPR and other emergency measures as required. Complete all documentation and provide hand-off communication to caregivers responsible for the patient. Collaborate with members of the health care team to promote the delivery of patient care and the overall functioning of the unit. Collaborate with personnel in nursing and supportive services in assuring a safe and clean patient environment. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers. Complete all documentation on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) flow sheet as directed by the assigned RN. Assist with direct and indirect patient care for one to two patients as assigned, or if assigned to a closed unit provides constant observation only for safety for three to four patients Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or GED Heartsaver Level of Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within three months of hire Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities, such as basic hygiene, skin care and vital signs
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.
Pay Range Minimum hourly:
$16.50 Maximum hourly: $16.50 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.).