Clinical Technician - Orthopedic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a caregiver for the H71 Digestive Disease General Surgery Unit. You will assist with patient care under an RN, take vital signs, support routine monitoring, and help maintain clean, safe rooms in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS certification, and 1 year of patient care experience or nursing student clinical rotations. Weekend coverage is required on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through the AHA or Red Cross is required upon or within the new hire period.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience OR nursing student with at least one clinical rotation OR military medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, personal care, and dressing changes.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN and assist with monitoring patient conditions.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly and support care processes.

Skills

Patient care assistance

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Nursing student clinical rotation or equivalent

Job description

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The H71 Digestive Disease General Surgery Unit at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus provides world-class care for patients needing many complex abdominal surgeries, including Total Abdominal Reconstruction, Whipple, HIPEC, MAL’s, Bowl Resection, Gastrectomy, Splenectomy, Liver Resection, Fistula Maintenance and Repair, and Pancreatectomy. Patients come to our unit from all over the world seeking our expertise in surgical intervention and care.

Work days/evenings/nights/weekends from 7:00am to 7:30pm or 7:00pm to 7:30am. Weekend requirements occur every other weekend.

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.

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.).