Clinical Technician 1 - Psych Observation

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA, is hiring a Clinical Technician 1 for Psych Observation. The role is full-time with rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays. Training is six weeks long with virtual orientations, classroom sessions, and on-unit shifts.

You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision and support a fast-paced behavioral health unit. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with strong

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or obtainable within 90 days.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under supervision of registered nurses.
• Communicates effectively with team members, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains professionalism and integrity within the healthcare system.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Clinical Technician 1 - Psych Observation

Falls Church, VA, United States

Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital – Psych Observation is looking for a dedicated Clinical Technician 1 to join the team.

This schedule for this role will be Full -Time | Rotations: Days& Nights | 6:00AM – 6:30PM & 6:00PM – 6:30AM | Rotating days, weekends & holidays |

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.

We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Clinical Technician 1 – Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under direct supervision of registered nurses.
• Effectively communicates with team members, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains professionalism and integrity throughout the healthcare system.
• May perform additional duties as assigned

Training

Must be available for six (6) non-consecutive weeks of paid training, consisting of:

• Virtual orientations (Two from 8AM -4:30PM)
• Classroom-style sessions: 8AM – 4:30PM (6 shifts total)
• Virtual training modules.
• On-unit shifts

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Special Skills: Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift minimum of 35lbs pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year working with behavioral health patients or 1 year working in an ED environment

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 687210
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 01:27 PM
• Locations Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Apply Before 09/07/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)