Clinical Technician - Emergency Department

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Technician for the Emergency Department. Under RN supervision, you will provide high-quality patient care, perform vitals, aid with personal care, and conduct point-of-care testing in a fast-paced ED.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification; nursing students with rotations and military medical experience are encouraged to apply. Shifts are rotating 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required at hire or within new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS at hire; prior patient-care experience or clinical rotations are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting with personal care, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and inserting urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to an RN.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Taking vital signs

Assisting with personal care

Point-of-care testing

Dressing changes

Applying external monitoring devices

Urinary Foley catheter insertion

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Nursing students: BLS required

Clinical healthcare experience or relevant military medical training

Tools

Vital signs monitor

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Urinary catheter equipment

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital's values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Union Hospital's Emergency Department provides top quality emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team focuses on providing treatment based on each individual patient's specific needs. Our triage process allows us to assess patients by the severity of illness and the needs of the patient - significantly reducing wait times, accomplishing registration immediately and accelerating treatment based on acuity level.

As a Clinical Technician, you will support your fellow caregivers and medical staff by providing patients with top-quality care in the Emergency Department. Under the supervision of an RN, you will utilize your technical and applicable skills to enhance the patient experience and create a welcoming, healing environment. Helping patients with seemingly simple tasks like self-care can make a meaningful difference in their lives, offering a unique opportunity to truly take pride in your work. Come join the Cleveland Clinic team and find your place within one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A caregiver in this position works rotating days/nights from 7:00AM - 7:30PM or 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 inserting 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
• Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire
• 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.).