ICU Clinical Technician: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery Intensive Care Units provide post-operative care for heart and vascular procedures. The caregiver on this fast-paced unit works 7:00am – 7:30pm, with weekend and holiday rotations.

You will assist with patient care under RN supervision, monitor vital signs, transports, dressing changes, and reporting changes. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and one year of full-time patient care experience; nursing students

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through the AHA or Red Cross within the new hire period.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience.
• Nursing students may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
• Military experience as a HM, Combat Medic or similar will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN; duties include vital signs, activities of daily living, transfers, and monitoring devices.
• 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

BLS certification

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Nursing students rotation substituted

Military healthcare experience considered

Job description

Cleveland Clinic's Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery Intensive Care Units provide post-operative care for heart and vascular procedures. The caregiver on this fast-paced unit works 7:00am – 7:30pm, with weekend and holiday rotations.

You will assist with patient care under RN supervision, monitor vital signs, transports, dressing changes, and reporting changes. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and one year of full-time patient care experience; nursing students