Clinical Technician - Med/Surg

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital is seeking a Clinical Technician to join the Med/Surg Unit. This role supports adult patients, handles basic care tasks under RN supervision, and participates in patient transfers and room upkeep.

The position is nights (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one year of recent patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification through AHA or Red Cross before/within hire period.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience.
• Certain substitutions may apply (e.g., nursing student rotations or military medical experience).
• Reading and math skills required at an 8th grade level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vitals and transfers.
• Maintain room cleanliness and assist with personal care.
• Operate basic care devices and support with procedures as directed.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient care

Physical stamina

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care closer to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.
Caregivers at Mentor Hospital’s Med/Surg Unit provide care to adult patients with a variety of medical issues or patients preparing for or recovering from surgery. Med/surg caregivers care for a broad spectrum of patients, giving them a vast and broad clinical skillset.
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.
A caregiver in this position works nights from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday 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, patient transfers/transport, applying external monitoring devices, further technical skills of phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG’s 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 or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross before 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
• 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.).