Clinical Technician - Medical Surgical Unit

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Technician to join their Medical Surgical Unit. This full-time position offers a day shift schedule, where you will assist in delivering direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on enhancing patient outcomes while enjoying a range of benefits including health coverage, retirement matching, and educational assistance. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in patient care and looking for a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Plan with Matching

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Must complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Provide basic nursing care such as bathing and feeding.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Basic Nursing Skills

Documentation

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Clinical Technician on the Medical Surgical Unit to join the team. This role will be full time, day shift; Monday - Friday, rotating weekends (7am - 7.30pm)

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

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: Day (7am - 7.30pm)
Schedule: Days Vary - Three 12 hour shifts
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)

Clinical Technician Requirements:

• Experience: Healthcare experience preferred.


• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.


• Certification: BLS within 90 days of hire (from the American Heart Association).


• Training: Candidate must be able to attend a 6 week training