Clinical Technician - Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

Cleveland Clinic

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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 a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The J64 Cardiovascular Surgery ICU specializes in the post-operative management of patients recovering from cardiac surgery and other complex cardiovascular procedures. Patients are admitted directly from the operating room, where they are closely monitored, stabilized, weaned from supportive therapies, and extubated as appropriate. The unit also cares for critically ill cardiovascular patients transferred from other facilities, including those experiencing surgical complications or requiring advanced evaluation and specialized care not available elsewhere, supporting a diverse and highly complex patient population. As a Clinical Technician on this team, you will assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness, and demonstrate empathy and compassion in all activities and interactions. You impact patient care by providing critical monitoring, post-operative support, and emotional care, helping to ensure optimal recovery and outcomes for patients with severe cardiac conditions. A caregiver in this role works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period
• Nursing students: required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 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)
• Proficient in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an 8th grade level
• 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• 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, applying external monitoring devices 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees