Clinical Technician - Neuro ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff by providing direct patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining cleanliness in patient areas. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Previous experience in patient care is preferred but nursing students with clinical rotation experience may also apply.

Qualifications

• BLS certification through AHA required within new hire period.
• One year of recent full-time patient care experience.
• Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Report abnormal findings to RN and assist with personal care.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and demonstrate interpersonal skills.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Clinical mathematics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

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