Clinical Technician

Location

Port Saint Lucie, FL | United States

Job description

req#: 249504

Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL

Facilities: CC Tradition Hospital ,

Professional Area: Nursing Patient Support

Department: 6020 CRP Iflex Operations-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code: 000849

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health’s Tradition Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Tradition Hospital supports patients from Port Lucie and the surrounding communities. Cleveland Clinic is a top-ranked hospital in the nation and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health ranks in the top in Florida. Martin Health also ranks as high-performing in many procedures and conditions in Florida, and is among the top hospitals in the nation as scored by “The Joint Commission.” 

Clinical Technicians work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of cardiac patients. This unit has a dedicated team of caregivers that provide the highest quality care to patients. As a Clinical Technician, your primary duties will include, but are not limited to:    

• Providing or assisting with basic patient care.   

• Reporting abnormal findings and changes in conditions.   

• Helping patients with personal care and activities of daily living.   

• Keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.   

The future caregiver is someone who:   

• Is eager to learn.   

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.    

• Thrives in a team environment.   

• Provides care with compassion and empathy.    

• Is energetic and positive.   

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development. This opportunity also offers tuition reimbursement as a part of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being, and future.   

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• These include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, application of external monitoring devises , and further technical skills of phlebotomy, clean dressing changes, 12-lead ECG’s, and insertion of urinary Foley Catheters.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.
• Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
• Nursing students required to have BLS prior to hire.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience preferred.
• Must complete internal training program within 2 weeks of start date.
• Additional education/training may substitute for some/all of the stated experience (i.e. mental health experience).
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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