Health Technician at Posterity Group LLC

Long Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Blood Draws, Medication Administration, Specimen Collection, EKG Operation, Nebulizer Operation, Electronic Health Record, Patient Education, Coordination of Procedures, Stress Management, CNA Certification, CMA Certification, BLS Certification, Communication Skills, Pre-Visit Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The Long Beach VA Healthcare System with Health Technicians. The Health Technician is expected to do the following: Perform necessary intake procedures, including screening patients and obtaining vital signs, perform blood draws, administer oral medication as directed by a medical provider, perform subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and vaccinations. Perform specimen collection, such as throat, respiratory, or urine specimens, prepare samples for analysis, including labeling and routing to a laboratory. Operate an electrocardiogram (EKG). Operate a small volume nebulizer. Ensure necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment are properly sterilized and available for patient care. Record patient care, reactions to treatment and other relevant information into an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Greet and direct visitors in a health care setting, provide in-person and telephone service to meet patient care needs. Prepare for the preventive and clinical needs of a patient visit by reviewing patient records and conducting pre-visit planning. Use layman terms to deliver age-appropriate oral and written instructions, literature, and patient education regarding topics such as medication use, activities, diet, and self-care in a respectful and supportive manner. Provide written medical guidance to patients based on a medical provider's instructions. Assist patients with coordination of various procedures throughout different departments in a medical facility. Deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations including tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, or dangerous situations. Requirements at least an Associate's Degree in a relevant field CNA or CMA certification preferred valid BLS at least 3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

The Health Technician will perform intake procedures, including screening patients and obtaining vital signs, as well as administering medications and injections. They will also collect specimens, prepare samples for analysis, and ensure proper sterilization of equipment.