Clinical Technician - Heart Failure ICU

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit - J32The 10-bed Heart Failure Specialty Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to the care of adults with complex and advanced heart failure. This highly specialized unit supports patients with chronic conditions, including those awaiting heart transplant or requiring intensive medical management.Caregivers on this unit provide advanced therapies such as intravenous vasoactive medications, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics, while closely monitoring patients’ hemodynamic status. Many patients require a higher level of support, including mechanical ventilation, intra-aortic balloon pump therapy, or left ventricular assist devices. The unit also cares for adolescent and adult patients with pulmonary hypertension, utilizing pulmonary artery catheter monitoring and specialized intravenous treatments.Working in this environment offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in cardiac critical care while making a meaningful impact on some of the most medically complex patient populations.A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation| full-time| 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am.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, applying external monitoring devices 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:High School Diploma/GED Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period 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 Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)OR additional education/training (e.g., mental health) 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.Pay RangeMinimum hourly: $19.25Maximum hourly: $25.95The 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.).