Clinical Technician 1 - PCU

Inova Health; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health is seeking a Clinical Technician 1 in Leesburg, VA to assist in delivering direct patient care under RN supervision. You will support the care team with vital signs, ADLs, and accurate documentation while contributing to discharge teaching and home care skills.

The role emphasizes teamwork, timely communication, and ongoing professional development planning to ensure up-to-date patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 3 months.
• No licensure required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Provides basic activities of daily living and measures vital signs and intake/output.
• Completes assigned patient duties within the established time frame.
• Documents accurately and reinforces discharge teaching and home care skills.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse promptly.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Clinical Technician 1 assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Communicates and collaborates with care team members to implement the plan of care to meet individualized and developmental patient care outcomes. Partners with the Registered Nurse to create a professional development plan to gain the necessary skills to deliver up to date patient care and utilizes information to continuously improve patient care and practice while enhancing outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Provides basic activities of daily living nursing care (e.g. bathing and feeding) and measurement of vital signs and intake/output.
• Demonstrates competency in all required clinical skills and technologies in accordance with Inova Health System policies and procedures.
• Completes assigned patient duties within the established time frame.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development in providing care for the patient population assigned.
• Completes necessary documentation accurately and reinforces discharge teaching and home care skills.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Partners with Registered Nurse to create a professional development plan to provide employee with the necessary skills to deliver up to date patient care.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Certification - Basic Life Support within 3 Months
• Licensure - None Required
• Experience - None Required
• Education - High School diploma or equivalent
• KSAs -None Required