Clinical Technician – Short Stay

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's M81 Surgical Short Stay Unit on the Main Campus cares for patients needing extended recovery after surgeries or procedures. This unit covers endocrinology, urology, radiology, general surgery, plastics, colorectal, neurology, orthopedic, and ophthalmology, with a focus on efficient and high-quality care and opportunities for growth.

As a Clinical Technician working nights 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., you will support RNs with vitals, transfers, phlebotomy, ECGs, catheter care, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross before hire; nursing students may have prior BLS.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience required.
• Clinical rotation may substitute for experience for nursing students.
• Military medical experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, e.g., vitals, weight, personal care, dressing changes, transfers, and monitoring devices.
• Assist with reporting abnormal findings to an RN and maintain room cleanliness.
• Support with phlebotomy, 12-lead ECGs, catheter care, and basic clinical skills as trained.

Skills

Math & Reading (8th grade level)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

One year of recent, full-time patient care experience

Nursing students with clinical rotation may substitute

Military experience (HM/68W/4N0X1) considered

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. Here, 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.

Cleveland Clinic's M81 Surgical Short Stay Unit cares for patients in need of extended recovery or observation following surgeries or procedures. This unit captures a wide variety of specialties, including endocrinology, urology, radiology, general surgery, plastics, colorectal, neurology, orthopedic, and ophthalmology. M81 caregivers pride themselves on delivering efficient and effective workflow processes to ensure patient discharges are expedited and care is of the highest quality. Because of the variety and complexity of patients cared for, M81 offers caregivers an array of growth and learning opportunities. This unit also has an active unit-based Shared Governance and high caregiver engagement. As Clinical Technician, you will play a direct role in our mission to continuously provide patients with the best healthcare experience possible.

A caregiver in this position works nights 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. no weekends

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 or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross before 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
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level

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.).