Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Join Cleveland Clinic's Akron General Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our team of caregivers at Akron General Hospital is looking to add a Nurse Technician to the team. We pride ourselves on providing top-quality and patient-centered care all while ensuring the safety of their patients. As a Nurse Technician, you will be responsible for performing various duties assisting in the care of diverse populations of patients.

Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:

• Providing and documenting patient care.

• Assisting in the admission, transfer, and discharge process.

• Performing treatment procedures.

• Assisting with pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Thrives in a team environment.

• Is eager to learn and receive feedback.

• Easily adapts to change.

• Is personable, compassionate, and dependable.

• Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.

This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.

• These include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, clean dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheters.

• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.

• Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.

• Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.

• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

• Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.

• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Education:

• Must be a nursing student in good standing in an accredited nursing school program;

• OR must be an unlicensed graduate of an accredited nursing school program.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required prior to hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

• Must satisfactorily complete hospital orientation.

Work Experience:

• Must meet the hospital's general requirements.

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 rarely, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force occasionally 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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