Clinical Tech, Medical ICU

About the Role

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Clinical Tech to join their team at the Jackson hospital campus in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). This role is focused on providing direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians.

Role Overview

As a Clinical Tech, you will play a vital role in delivering direct patient care, ensuring patients receive the support they need for their overall well-being and recovery. You will assist in recognizing and addressing the unique care needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, utilizing effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with the healthcare team, and applying problem-solving skills for efficient patient care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians.
• Assist in recognizing and addressing the unique care needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Apply problem-solving skills to ensure efficient and effective patient care delivery.
• Collect and record essential patient data, including vitals, food and fluid intake/output.
• Respond to patient needs and partner with RNs to ensure maximum comfort and safety.
• Notice and report patient changes promptly.
• Support mobility by helping patients ambulate.
• Assist with oxygen devices under RN direction.
• Apply slings post-pacemaker procedures.
• Perform clinical tasks such as Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, enemas, and blood glucose checks, and document results.
• Provide help with daily activities, such as dressing, meals, and hygiene.
• Support RNs during equipment use and bedside procedures.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care to a wide range of patients.
• Promote positive experiences for patients and their families through kind, respectful interaction.
• Perform phlebotomy and IV access procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one of the following:
• Current nursing student with two completed semesters.
• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program.
• LPN.
• EMT.
• Paramedic.
• Medical Assistant program completion.
• Certification in Phlebotomy.
• Valid BLS certification or obtained during Patient Care Orientation.
• Previous Clinical Tech experience (Preferred).
• Experience in an acute care setting (Preferred).