Clinical Technician - Neuro Transitional Care Stepdown

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s M80 Neuro Transitional Care Unit seeks a caregiver to support neurological med/surg patients, performing basic patient care under an RN supervision and assisting with transfers and daily activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least one year of recent patient care experience; nursing students may substitute clinical rotation; the unit emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within the new hire period.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience required.
• Nursing students may substitute clinical rotation for experience.
• Military medical experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision (vital signs, ADLs, transfers, transfers/transport, etc).
• Report abnormal findings or changes to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Basic patient care

BLS certification

RN supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of patient care experience

BLS eligibility within new hire period

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. The Neurological Institute is known for being a leader in treating and researching the most complex neurological disorders and advancing innovations in neurology.

Cleveland Clinic’s M80 Neuro Transitional Care Unit is a highly specialized and diverse unit that provides treatment for neurological med/surg patients needing both stepdown and intermediate levels of care. This unit commonly performs complex neurological procedures, including intracranial pressure monitoring, seizure monitoring, lumbar punctures and central/arterial line placements.

A caregiver in this position works day 7:00am—7:30pm every other weekend, every other holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
• 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 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

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.).