Vitals Technician

OneOncology; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Cancer Institute in north Alabama seeks a Vitals Technician to support patients and physicians by obtaining information, recording vitals, and assisting during visits in a busy oncology clinic.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting, with emphasis on confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Strong computer skills and detail-oriented.
• Able to work as a team, follow instructions, and communicate with coworkers.
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new tasks and make judgments.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient’s accurate height and weight at each visit.
• Obtain patient vital signs (pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure).
• Escort patient to room.
• Verify medication list with each Advanced Practice Providers visit.
• Adhere to annual standards based on current criteria.
• Ensure all patient rooms are clean, sanitized, and prepared for next appointment.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Computer skills

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Medical experience

Job description

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama’s leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The purpose of the vitals tech is to help patients and physicians by obtaining information, providing services, and assistance.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtain and record patient’s accurate height and weight on each visit.
• Obtain patient vital signs such as pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Escort Patient to room.
• Verify medication list with each Advanced Practice Providers visit.
• Adhere to annual CCI standards based on current criteria.
• Ensure all patient rooms are clean, sanitized, and prepared for next patient appointment.
• Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal confidentiality and healthcare regulations.
• Ability to be at work regularly and on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent listening skills.
• Strong computer skills needed and must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to work as a team member, follow instructions, and communicate well with coworkers.
• Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have ability to learn new tasks and make judgments.

Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Medical experience preferred.

Working conditions

This position works in a busy oncology/hematology clinic. This person will have direct patient contact, including some patients who are very ill.

Physical requirements

This position requires that the employee be able to stand for long periods of time, up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to lift and assist patients as needed.