Clinical Tech - Medical ICU
About The Position
The Clinical Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians in the Medical ICU at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. The unit is a 22-bed Medical Universal Bed Unit with mixed acuity, providing care from medical intensive care through discharge. The role supports adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and contributes to their comfort, safety, well-being, and recovery. The schedule is 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The Clinical Tech collects and records patient information, assists with daily activities and mobility, responds to patient needs, observes changes in condition and reports them promptly, and supports nurses during equipment use and bedside procedures. Clinical tasks include assisting with oxygen devices under RN direction, applying slings after pacemaker procedures, Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, enemas, blood glucose checks, phlebotomy, and IV access. The role also involves documenting results, communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team, and providing culturally sensitive, respectful care to patients and families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: current nursing student with two completed semesters; graduate of a Registered Nurse program; LPN; EMT; Paramedic; completion of a Medical Assistant program; or certification in Phlebotomy.
- Valid BLS certification, or obtain it during Patient Care Orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Clinical Tech experience.
- Experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians.
- Recognize and address the care needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Collect and record patient data, including vital signs and food and fluid intake and output.
- Respond to patient needs and partner with RNs to support patient comfort and safety.
- Observe changes in patients’ conditions and report them promptly.
- Assist patients with ambulation and mobility.
- Assist with oxygen devices under RN direction and apply slings after pacemaker procedures.
- Perform Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, enemas, and blood glucose checks, and document results.
- Help patients with dressing, meals, hygiene, and other daily activities.
- Support RNs during equipment use and bedside procedures.
- Perform phlebotomy and IV access procedures.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Provide culturally sensitive, kind, and respectful care to patients and families.
- Use problem-solving skills to support efficient and effective patient care.
Benefits
- Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Collaboration with diverse teams.
- Continuous learning and innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
