Clinical Technician – Progressive Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Technician for a 24-bed PCU, where you will support RN staff with basic patient care and monitoring as part of a dedicated care team. The role offers hands-on experience, growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for eligible caregivers. The position requires 6:30 a.m.

to 7:00 p.m. shifts with every other weekend and holiday work. Eligible candidates bring a high school diploma, BLS, math and reading proficiency, and relevant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required upon or within the new hire period.
• Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience OR nursing student with clinical rotations OR military medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vitals, personal care, and basic procedures.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN and document changes.
• Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Medical Math

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 24-bed unit is a part of critical care and includes cross-training with the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It cares for patients with higher acuity than those on a medical-surgical unit, but who do not require the intensive level of care provided in the ICU. As a Clinical Technician, you will assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness and demonstrate empathy and compassion in all activities and interactions. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and pursue career growth within the Cleveland Clinic. Eligible caregivers may also benefit from tuition reimbursement, all while contributing to excellent patient care and engaging with a diverse patient population.

A caregiver in this position works days 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

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, patient transfers/transport, applying external monitoring devices, further technical skills of phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG's 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) upon or within new hire period *Nursing students must obtain prior to hire*
• Proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• 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.).