Clinical Tech - Critical Decision Unit - Part Time - Days - Jackson, MI

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is seeking a Clinical Tech for the Observation Unit's Critical Decision Unit on the day shift in Jackson, MI. This part-time role supports RNs and physicians by taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You'll collect data, monitor patients across pediatrics to geriatrics, help with mobility, venipuncture, and basic clinical tasks under supervision, while delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current nursing student with at least two completed semesters is acceptable.
• Graduate of an LPN, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant program is acceptable.
• Phlebotomy certification is required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and assist with procedures under RN direction.
• Collect and record patient data (vitals, intake/output) with accuracy.
• Assist with mobility and activities of daily living for diverse age groups.
• Support with oxygen devices, Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, and glucose checks.
• Provide care in a fast-paced, observation unit setting and communicate changes to RNs.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student (2+ semesters)

LPN/EMT/Paramedic/Medical Assistant

Certified in Phlebotomy

Job description

Clinical Tech - Critical Decision Unit - Part Time - Days - Jackson, MI

Eligible for SIGN-ON BONUS – Join Our Team as a Clinical Tech at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital!

Department: Critical Decision Unit

Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, 205 N East Ave., Jackson, MI 49201

Schedule: 24hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Clinical Tech, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care under the guidance of our dedicated nursing staff and physicians. Whether you’re taking vitals, assisting with procedures, or simply ensuring comfort, you'll be a vital part of the patient journey.

Observation Unit – 19 bed wing

Fast-paced environment

Collecting and recording essential patient data – vitals, food and fluid intake/output, and more – with precision and care.

Responding to patient needs and partnering with RNs to ensure maximum comfort and safety.

Noticing the little changes that can make a big difference – and reporting them promptly.

Supporting mobility by helping patients ambulate and get where they need to go.

Assisting with oxygen devices under RN direction and applying slings post-pacemaker procedures.

Performing clinical tasks such as Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, enemas, blood glucose checks, and documenting results.

Providing help with daily activities, like dressing, meals, and hygiene.

Supporting RNs during equipment use and bedside procedures.

Delivering culturally sensitive care to a wide range of patients — from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Promoting positive experiences for patients and their families through kind, respectful interaction.

Performing phlebotomy and IV access procedures with confidence and care.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications - External

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

To qualify, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• Current nursing student (minimum two completed semesters)
• Graduate of an LPN, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant program
• Certified in Phlebotomy
• Previous Clinical Tech experience

Also required:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to tailor care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Experience in an acute care setting (preferred, not required)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Valid BLS certification (or must be obtained during Patient Care Orientation)

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Critical Decision Unit
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affinative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.