Clinical Technician – Med/Surg

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Technician to assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness, and support the nursing team. You will gain hands-on experience, working within a Magnet Hospital environment that emphasizes compassionate care.

The role runs 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Eligible caregivers may benefit from tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits within a robust health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience or relevant nursing education.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge in medical, surgical and telemetry settings.
• Excellent math and reading comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, personal care, and dressing changes.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN and document changes.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms and assist with care tasks.

Skills

Patient care basics

Empathy and compassion

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

The 4 West Tower Med/Surg Unit at Hillcrest Hospital sees a diverse patient population requiring medical, surgical and telemetry attention. As a Clinical Technician, you will assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness and demonstrate empathy and compassion in all activities and interactions. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, enhance your skills, and pursue career growth within the Cleveland Clinic. Eligible caregivers may also benefit from tuition reimbursement, all while contributing to excellent patient care and engaging with a diverse patient population.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

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 the American Red Cross upon or within new hire period *Nursing students must obtain prior to 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)
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level

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.).