Clinical Technician - Diagnostic Imaging

MedStar Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Technician for the Imaging Department at Inova Alexandria Hospital. The role involves direct patient care, basic nursing tasks, and collaboration with care teams, requiring a High School diploma and BLS certification. This PRN role offers flexible shifts with focused training.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching up to 5%

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance up to $5,250 per year

25 mental health sessions per year at no cost

Paid time off, paid parental leave

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Competency in clinical skills as per policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under supervision.
• Provides basic caregiving tasks such as bathing and feeding.
• Communicates patient status changes to Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Technician - Diagnostic Imaging

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Clinical Technician to join the Imagining Department. This role will be PRN (shift varies).

Inova is consistently ranked 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

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.

Clinical technician 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.

Shift: Varies
Schedule: PRN
Training: Ideal candidate must be able to attend a 6 week training course

*If you are interested in learning more about a day in the life of a clinical technician, please select the following link: Working As A Clinical Technician (2 Mins)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certification: BLS within 90 days of hire (from the American Heart Association).