Clinical Technician 1 - Radiation Therapy

RiseMe; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova in Northern Virginia seeks a Clinical Technician 1 to assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes performing basic daily living tasks, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring accurate documentation.

You will collaborate with the care team and participate in professional development to stay current with clinical skills and patient care practices. A High School diploma is required, with Basic Life Support certification due within 3 months.

Qualifications

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

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inova, a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia, seeks a Clinical Technician 1 for Radiation Therapy. This role involves assisting in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing basic daily living tasks, and monitoring vital signs. The technician will demonstrate competency in clinical skills and technologies, maintain accurate documentation, and reinforce discharge teaching. Collaboration with the care team and participation in professional development are key aspects of this position. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with Basic Life Support certification needed within 3 months.

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

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.