Clinical Technician-Medical ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Clinical Technician for the Medical ICU. This entry-level position involves assisting with patient care, reporting findings to RNs, and performing necessary technical skills under supervision. Ideal candidates are compassionate, possess a high school diploma, and have or are able to obtain Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess BLS certification by AHA during the hiring period.
• One year of full-time patient care experience preferred.
• Nursing students with clinical rotation experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities and reports changes in patient conditions.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms and demonstrates sensitivity in interactions.
• Performs technical skills such as vital sign monitoring and basic personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Basic clinical mathematics

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN with technical skills specifically identified on applicable skills checklists for which training and competency have been established.

Responsibilities:

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• These include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, application of external monitoring devises , and further technical skills of phlebotomy, clean dressing changes, 12-lead ECG’s, and insertion of urinary Foley Catheters.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.
• Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.
  
  

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
• Nursing students required to have BLS prior to hire.
  
  

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  
  

Work Experience:

• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
• 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.
  
  

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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