Clinical Technician - Colorectal Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Clinical Technician for the H51 Colorectal Surgery Unit at Main Campus. You will assist with basic patient care, monitor vitals, aid with personal care, and help maintain clean patient rooms to support a world-class care team.

The role offers hands-on nursing skill development in a premier research and surgery environment with a strong patient-centered mission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with basic patient care under RN supervision (e.g., taking vital signs, weight, personal care, dressing changes, monitoring devices, Foley catheter removal).
• Report abnormal findings to an RN.
• Keep patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The H51 Colorectal Surgery Unit at Main Campus is one of the few in the world dedicated almost exclusively to this field, pioneering curative surgeries for ulcerative colitis and colon cancer. As a Clinical Technician on this team, you will assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness and demonstrate empathy and compassion in all activities and interactions. In this environment, you will gain extensive hands-on experience as you work alongside some of the best caregivers in the field, helping enhance your nursing skills and preparing you for an exciting career. Ultimately, your efforts play a direct role in our mission to continuously provide the best healthcare experience possible.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 7:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley Catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience OR nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation as part of an accredited Nursing School Program OR military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) OR additional education/training (e.g., mental health)

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 50 to 100 pounds of force rarely, and/or 0 to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $19.25

Maximum hourly: $25.95

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.).