Clinical Technician – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a Clinical Technician for the SICU. You will support acute perioperative care, monitor patients, assist with transfers, and help keep rooms clean and safe.

The role involves day/night rotation from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday requirements. A HS diploma and BLS are required, with prior patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC required on hire or within probation.
• 1 year of recent full-time patient care experience preferred or nursing student with clinical rotation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in math and reading comprehension.
• Competencies in professional, technical and clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision, e.g., vitals, transfers, personal care.
• Report abnormal findings to RN and document observations.
• Maintain patient rooms in clean, orderly condition and ensure safety.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Phlebotomy

ECG monitoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

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 - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

G52/G53/G54 SICU-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G13001

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

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. 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.

TheG52/G53/G54 Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)provides top-quality medical support and attention for acute perioperative management needs or acute post-operative complications. 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 day/night rotation from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation 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) OR the American Red Cross upon or within new hire period*Nursing students must obtain prior to hire*

• 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)

• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Clinical rotation experience in the ICU

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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