Clinical Technician 1 Ortho Surgical Unit at Inova Health System

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Vital signs measurement, Phlebotomy, IV insertion, IV removal, Documentation, Discharge teaching, Communication, Clinical skills, Basic life support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Clinical Technician to join the team in our Ortho Surgical Unit. This role will be full time, night shift 7PM – 7:30AM. Three 12-hour shifts per week (days vary); Candidates must be available to work any day of the week when scheduled. Candidates must be able to attend a paid 6 week training period. 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 *If you are interested in learning more about a day in the life of a clinical technician, please watch this video: Working As A Clinical Technician [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCllUjNDPyo] (2 Mins) 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. * Performs phlebotomy, starting and removing IV’s, and other clinical skills, which will be included in initial 6-weeks of training. * Performs additional duties as assigned. Shift: nights (7pm-7:30am) Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (with every other weekend rotation) Training: Candidate must be able to attend a 6-week training period, including virtual training sessions, classroom training days in Falls Church, VA (8:00am-4:30pm), and shifts on their unit. Clinical Technician Minimum 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 Preferred Qualifications: * Patient Care Experience in a similar unit/facility preferred. 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. 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 System 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.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Technician assists Registered Nurses in delivering direct patient care, including activities of daily living and monitoring vital signs. They are also responsible for performing clinical procedures like phlebotomy and IV management while maintaining accurate patient documentation.