What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Technician - Neuro Transitional Care position at Cleveland Clinic?
Clinical Technician - Neuro Transitional Care
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. The Neurological Institute is known for being a leader in treating and researching the most complex neurological disorders and advancing innovations in neurology.
Caregivers in the M80 Neuro Transitional Care Unit provide care to patients who suffer from ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subdural hematomas, status epilepticus/seizures, brain tumors, neuromuscular disorders and spinal injuries.
A caregiver in this position works 7:00PM – 7:30AM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
A high school diploma or GED.
Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
One year of recent, full-time patient care experience OR nursing student who has completed at least one 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).
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.
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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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
