What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Technician – Progressive Care Unit position at Cleveland Clinic?
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The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 24-bed unit is a part of critical care and includes cross-training with the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It cares for patients with higher acuity than those on a medical-surgical unit, but who do not require the intensive level of care provided in the ICU. As a Clinical Technician, you will assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness and demonstrate empathy and compassion in all activities and interactions. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and pursue career growth within the Cleveland Clinic. Eligible caregivers may also benefit from tuition reimbursement, all while contributing to excellent patient care and engaging with a diverse patient population.
A caregiver in this position works nights 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Minimum hourly: $19.25
Maximum hourly: $25.95
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 24-bed unit is a part of critical care and includes cross-training with the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It cares for patients with higher acuity than those on a medical-surgical unit, but who do not require the intensive level of care provided in the ICU. As a Clinical Technician, you will assist with basic patient care, maintain room cleanliness and demonstrate empathy and compassion in all activities and interactions. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and pursue career growth within the Cleveland Clinic. Eligible caregivers may also benefit from tuition reimbursement, all while contributing to excellent patient care and engaging with a diverse patient population.
A caregiver in this position works nights 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, point of care testing, dressing changes, patient transfers/transport, applying external monitoring devices, further technical skills of phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG’s and removing urinary Foley Catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period *Nursing students must obtain prior to hire*
- Proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level
- Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
- One year of recent, full-time patient care experience OR nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation as part of an accredited Nursing School Program OR military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) OR additional education/training (e.g., mental health)
- Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
- Medium Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force rarely, and/or 0 to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
- Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Minimum hourly: $19.25
Maximum hourly: $25.95
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Salary : $19 - $26