Clinical Technician - Progressive Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic • Medina, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Technician supports caregivers and medical staff by providing patient care in Medina Hospital’s 2 North Progressive Care Unit under the supervision of an RN. The unit cares for cardiac and neurological patients who need close monitoring and advanced nursing interventions, including people recovering from cardiac events, stroke, and other neurological disorders. It functions as an intermediate care unit between intensive care and general medical-surgical care.

The technician uses technical and applicable skills to support patient care and help create a welcoming, healing environment. The role includes helping patients with personal care and other daily needs, reporting changes in their condition, and helping maintain clean and orderly patient rooms. The position works days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within the new-hire period; nursing students must have BLS certification upon hire.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience; alternatively, a nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation in an accredited nursing school program, military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1), or additional education/training such as mental health.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including full-body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Complete controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting with personal care, performing point-of-care testing, completing dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and inserting 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.

What This Job Offers

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