Clinical Technician - Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic • Elkton, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Technician supports caregivers and medical staff by providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN. The role uses technical and applicable skills to enhance the patient experience and create a welcoming, healing environment. Union Hospital’s Emergency Department provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with treatment tailored to each patient’s needs.

This caregiver works rotating days and nights, with shifts scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

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, or be a nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation in an accredited nursing school program, or have military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1), or have additional education or training (e.g., mental health).

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 and dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and inserting urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

What This Job Offers

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