Clinical Technician - Neuro Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Technician works on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus’s H62/H63 Neurology Stepdown Units, which care for patients with diagnoses including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subdural hematomas, status epilepticus and seizures, brain tumors, neuromuscular disorders, and spinal injuries. Under RN supervision, the technician assists with basic patient care, helps maintain clean and orderly patient rooms, and demonstrates empathy and compassion in interactions with patients. The role is scheduled for days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and includes weekend and holiday requirements.

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 it 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 role’s physical demands, including full-body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity and 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.
• Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting 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, 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