Clinical Technician - Orthopedic Surgery

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Technician - Orthopedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland supports essential patient care under RN supervision within the H71 Ddi Surg Ortho-Nursing Institute. The unit handles complex abdominal surgeries and related care, with shifts spanning days, evenings, nights and weekends.

The role offers exposure to world-class research, cutting-edge technology, and a rewarding career in a leading health system, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including vital signs, weight, personal care, and dressing changes.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification

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 - Orthopedic Surgery

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

H71 Ddi Surg Ortho-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. 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.

A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 7:00am to 7:30pm or 7:00pm to 7:30am. Weekend requirements occur every other weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

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