Senior Technician - Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will provide exceptional care in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit. As a Senior Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting patients recovering from neurological trauma and stroke interventions. This position offers the chance to work with a dedicated team, ensuring patient comfort and safety through hands-on care and meticulous documentation. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a respected healthcare setting committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with BLS certification.
• Prior experience with basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units and patient rooms for admissions and emergencies.
• Document patient care and perform treatment procedures.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

USW Bidding Period 02.07.2025-02.12.2025

Senior Technician - Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

Akron General's Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) is a high acuity 10-bed unit that cares for post-intervention stroke patients, neurological trauma and other neuroscience critical care patients.

A caregiver in this position works nights, 7:00pm-3:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Prepare units, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfer, or emergencies.
2. Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc.
3. Take and document the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, and height.
4. Perform treatment procedures, such as venous blood draws, enemas, application of ice and heat packs, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, setting up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction.
5. Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.
6. Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge.
7. Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly.
8. Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
9. Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or obtain certification during new hire period.
3. Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
2. One year of recent acute care experience.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.