Clinical Technician 1 - Radiation Therapy

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Clinical Technician 1 to assist in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a Radiation Therapy setting. You will collaborate with the care team to implement the plan of care and help meet patient outcomes.

Experience is not required, but a High School diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support within 3 months are expected. You will document care activities, monitor vitals, and participate in discharge teaching as part of a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months.
• Licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Provides basic activities of daily living nursing care and measures vital signs and intake/output.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and technologies per policy.
• 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.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Technician 1 - Radiation Therapy

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 MonthsLicensure - None RequiredExperience - None RequiredEducation - High School diploma or equivalentKSAs -None Required