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Eligible for $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS – Join Our Team as a Clinical Tech at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital!
Department: Critical Decision Unit
Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, 205 N East Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
Schedule: 36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation
Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Clinical Tech, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care under the guidance of our dedicated nursing staff and physicians. Whether you’re taking vitals, assisting with procedures, or simply ensuring comfort, you'll be a vital part of the patient journey.
Observation Unit – 19 bed wing
• Fast-paced environment
• RN autonomy
• Excellent provider partnerships
• Self-scheduling
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Your day-to-day impact includes:
· Collecting and recording essential patient data – vitals, food and fluid intake/output, and more – with precision and care.
· Responding to patient needs and partnering with RNs to ensure maximum comfort and safety.
· Noticing the little changes that can make a big difference – and reporting them promptly.
· Supporting mobility by helping patients ambulate and get where they need to go.
· Assisting with oxygen devices under RN direction and applying slings post-pacemaker procedures.
· Performing clinical tasks such as Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, enemas, blood glucose checks, and documenting results.
· Providing help with daily activities, like dressing, meals, and hygiene.
· Supporting RNs during equipment use and bedside procedures.
· Delivering culturally sensitive care to a wide range of patients — from pediatrics to geriatrics.
· Promoting positive experiences for patients and their families through kind, respectful interaction.
· Performing phlebotomy and IV access procedures with confidence and care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
To qualify, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
- Current nursing student (minimum two completed semesters)
- Graduate of an LPN, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant program
- Certified in Phlebotomy
- Previous Clinical Tech experience
Also required:
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to tailor care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
- Experience in an acute care setting (preferred, not required)
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Valid BLS certification (or must be obtained during Patient Care Orientation)