Clinical Technician – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,518 - 35,748; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH seeks a Clinical Technician for the G52/G53/G54 Surgical ICU. You will work under RN supervision, performing essential patient care tasks and assisting in perioperative and post-operative care in a high-acuity setting.

The role requires weekend and holiday rotation with day and night shifts, supporting top-quality care and a collaborative team environment in one of the world’s leading health systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification by hire or within the introductory period.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience or nursing student with clinical rotation.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies in professional, technical and clinical knowledge.
• Math and reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, transfers, and personal care.
• Assist with phlebotomy, ECGs, catheter care, and monitoring device application.
• Report abnormal findings to RN and help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Rotate day/night shifts and weekend/holiday rotations as required.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient care experience

Nursing student (clinical rotation)

Math & reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

The G52/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.

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.).