Clinical Technician - Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Technician works in the Emergency Department at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, which provides emergency services for patients 18 years of age or older, from minor injuries to critical and resuscitative care. The technician assists with basic patient care under the supervision of an RN, helps maintain clean and orderly patient rooms, and demonstrates empathy and compassion in patient interactions. This is a regular PRN position with varying shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.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, subject to the stated education, training, clinical-rotation, and military-experience substitutions or consideration.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education or training may substitute for some or all of the stated experience.
• Nursing students who have 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, performing point-of-care testing and 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.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED