Clinical Technician - Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic • Colesville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Technician works on Marymount Hospital’s 2 East/2 South Medical-Surgical Unit, which cares for pre- and post-operative patients, with emphasis on Orthopaedics, Endocrinology, and General Surgery. The unit treats patients with congestive heart failure, chest tubes, wound VACs, and endocrinology disorders, and provides care for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements.

Under the supervision of an RN, the Clinical Technician assists with basic patient care, reports changes in patients’ conditions, and helps maintain clean and orderly rooms. The role requires empathy and compassion in patient interactions. The schedule is nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within the new-hire period; nursing students must have certification before hire.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience.
• Additional education or training may substitute for some or all of the stated experience.
• Nursing students who recently completed at least one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute that rotation for the required experience.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting the stated levels of force.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting with personal care, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and removing urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED