Clinical Technician - Coronary ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is seeking a night-shift caregiver for the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (J31). You will work alongside a dedicated team delivering advanced cardiac care in a 24-bed unit, under RN supervision, handling vital signs, personal care, and monitoring assistance.

You will report changes to RNs, help maintain clean rooms, and support the multidisciplinary team. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS, and one year of recent patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within new hire period.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience.
• Nursing students may substitute clinical rotation.
• Military medical experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including taking vitals, assisting with personal care, and applying monitoring devices.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to an RN.
• Keep patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care assistance

BLS coordination

RN collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Nursing student clinical rotation

Military medical experience (HM/68W/4N0X1)

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.

Coronary Intensive Care Unit (J31)

J31 is a 24‑bed Coronary Intensive Care Unit dedicated to the care of adults with complex, high‑acuity cardiac conditions. The unit serves a diverse patient population, including those experiencing myocardial infarction, dysrhythmias, coronary artery disease requiring PCI and other interventions, chronic heart failure, valvular disease, aortic aneurysms, and endocarditis. Many of the most critically ill patients present with cardiogenic shock or advanced cardiomyopathy, requiring rapid, highly specialized intervention.

The team on J31 delivers advanced, technology‑driven care supported by continuous hemodynamic monitoring, intra‑aortic balloon pump therapy, therapeutic hypothermia, and ventricular assist devices. Comprehensive management also includes mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, and complex pharmacologic support. Care is anchored in vigilant assessment, clinical expertise, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best possible outcomes for critically ill cardiac patients.

A caregiver in this position works nights, 7:00pm—7:30am.

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, 3mental 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 or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period (Nursing students required to have BLS prior to hire)
• One year of recent, full‑time patient care experience
• Additional education/training may substitute for some/all of the stated experience (i.e. mental health experience)
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

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 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.).