Join Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based teaching hospital is a prominent figure in the communities in and around Cuyahoga County known for its quality patient-centered care and active participation in community programs, events, and volunteer activities. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Pointe Hospital treats patients suffering from various conditions that require advanced medical,surgicaland cardiac care. As a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)inthe ICU, you will offer unparalleled customer service to patients,familiesand visitors to enhance the Cleveland Clinic experience. Using your administrative and clerical skills, you will ensure efficient operational flow of the department, allowing your fellow caregivers to continue providingoptimalpatient care.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM, every other weekend and holiday requirement.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Conduct an in-person greeting, welcome and orientation to the unit for newly admitted and transferred patients.
Respond to patient call lights and make rounds.
Communicate andfacilitatecommunication with patients, families, otherdepartmentsand health care team membersregardingpatient care.
Assistwith processing patient admissions,transfersand discharges.
Assistpatients and families with wayfinding and direct them to available resources.
Assemble andmaintainpatient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Assistwith unit clerical functions and in trouble-shooting equipment failures, such as call system, portable phones,WOWsand other unit devices.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
One year of experience in a customer service-related role
Experience with typing, computertrainingor equivalent coursework
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
College degree
Microsoft Office experience
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires frequent data entry, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Requires normal or corrected speech, hearing and vision.
Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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