Clinical Technician - Intensive Care Unit

MedStar Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Technician for their Intensive Care Unit. The successful candidate will assist in delivering direct patient care, collaborating closely with the nursing staff to ensure optimal outcomes in a full-time role. The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, emphasizing team member wellness and development.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and parental leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Provide basic daily living nursing care (e.g., bathing, feeding).
• Measure vital signs and document patient status.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Documentation

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Technician - Intensive Care Unit

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Clinical Technician to join our Intensive Care Unit team. This role will be full time Day shift, Monday - Friday, rotating weekends, 6am - 6.30pm.

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, flexible work schedules

Clinical Technician Job Responsibilities:

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.

• 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: Day Shift (6am - 6.30pm)
Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts per week (with every other weekend rotation)
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)

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