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Clinical Technician, General Surgical Unit

Employer
Virginia Hospital Center Arlington Health System
Location
Arlington, VA
Closing date
Mar 1, 2021
Clinical Technician, General Surgical UnitCreating the best outcomes for our patients requires the right people. At Virginia Hospital Center, our staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the profession.Virginia Hospital Center is a strong advocate for its employees and provides a true collaborative environment in which the healthcare team works closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to the task of providing superior medical care for our patients.TheClinical Technician works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, theClinical Technician performs a variety of routine duties involving the care of patients including performing direct patient care or activities of daily living, observing and reporting changes in the status of patients, providing a clean and safe environment, transporting patients, and other related duties.Clinical Technician must be empathetic and have good communication and nursing skills to care for patients.The General Surgical Unit is a brand new, state-of-the-art inpatient unit that cares for post-surgical patients across multiple specialties. This 21 bed unit includes various surgical specialties such as urology, neuro, abdominal, breast, bariatric, GI and general surgery. On 4A you will never have the same day twice! Working closely with multiple disciplines, our nurses provide medical/surgical care to ready patients for the next steps in their clinical path. If you wish to be part of an exciting and dynamic team of talent, apply today! Pay & Benefits:In addition to salary, the benefit package includes paid major holidays, vacation/sick time, health & dental insurance, and 401(k)Assists residents with dressing, bathing, oral hygiene and related personal care.Serves food, feeds residents and collects trays when necessary.Maintains clean and dry bed, changes bed linen, gathers and deposits soiled laundry.Lifts residents in and out of beds and wheelchair, positions residents when necessary.Observes residents to report physical and behavioral symptoms to medical personnel in charge.Takes and records resident's blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration and weight.High School Diploma or equivalent is preferredBLS Certification RequiredExperiences PCA or similar role with equivalent practices for level as defined by ladder; orCompletion or enrollment in Clinical Technician I program or equivalent; orGraduate of MA course or equivalent program is required*BMR

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