Clinical Technician - Emergency Department

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center is seeking a Clinical Technician to support the Emergency Department. You will assist with vital signs, patient care tasks under an RN, and clerical duties as a Health Unit Coordinator, contributing to a healing, patient-centered environment.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; nursing students or military medical personnel are considered with related clinical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certificationrequired at hire or during period.
• Nursing students must have BLS upon hire.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience OR nursing student with a completed clinical rotation OR military medical service experience OR additional education/training.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision (vital signs, weight, personal care).
• Assist with point-of-care testing, dressing changes, external monitoring devices, catheter insertion.
• Report abnormal findings to the RN.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Team Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Student with clinical rotation

Military Medical Experience

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
The Green Health and Wellness Center Emergency Department offers 24-hour medical attention from board-certified, emergency medicine physicians. Backed by the full resources of Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Cleveland Clinic, this team ensures the continuity of care for the community of Green. 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. You will also provide clerical support in this role, acting as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). 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 part-time nights from 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)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT or STNA OR related healthcare experience
• Experience in a hospital or emergency care setting
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

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.).