Clinical Technician - Medical ICU

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, OH seeks a Clinical Technician for the MICU at the Main Campus. You will assist with basic patient care, monitor vital signs, support RNs, and help maintain a clean, safe environment on a 12-hour day/night rotation.

The MICU performs bronchoscopies, endoscopies, emergent intubations and line placements; you will gain hands-on experience and contribute to delivering world-class patient care in a respected health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within the new hire period.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience.
• Nursing student with at least one clinical rotation or military hospital corpsman/Combat Medic experience considered.
• Additional education or training related to mental health is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, e.g., vitals, personal care, wheelchair transfers.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN and assist with monitoring devices.
• Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Empathy

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Nursing care equipment

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Clinical Technician - Medical ICU

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

G50/G51 - MICU-Nursing Institute

Job Code

G13001

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The G50/G51 Medical Intensive Care Units (MICU) provides critical care and various medical procedures, including bronchoscopies, endoscopies, emergent intubations and central line placements. As a Clinical Technician on this team, you will assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness and demonstrate empathy and compassion in all activities and interactions. In this environment, you will gain extensive hands-on experience as you work alongside some of the best caregivers in the field, helping enhance your nursing skills and prepare you for an exciting career. Ultimately, your efforts play a direct role in our mission to continuously provide the best healthcare experience possible.

A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation, 12-hour shifts, 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 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 American Red Cross upon or within new hire period
• 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.