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Clinical Technician, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Employer
Virginia Hospital Center
Location
Arlington, VA
Closing date
Jun 19, 2021

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Job Detail: Keywords: CNA, NURSE AIDE, NURSE ASSISTANTS, FIRST AIDE, CLIN TECH Overview: Clinical Technician, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)WE ARE HIRING! Looking for a new opportunity? Virginia Hospital Center is the organization for you. At Virginia Hospital Center, our staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the profession. We are looking for a passionate Clinical Technician (CNA) who will work 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, the Clinical 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. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career.The Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) is a 21-bed cardiac-pulmonary and trauma step-down unit whose patient population includes adult to geriatric patients diagnosed with acute and chronic pulmonary and cardiac conditions. Skills utilized include:Care of vented patientsCardiac dripsTelemetryFast-paced acute care, requires high level of decision makingVirginia Hospital Center (VHC) is a nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering the highest quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 70 years. - Earning the 2016 Top Hospital award from the Leapfrog Group for excellence in hospital safety and quality for the second year in a row, VHC consistently achieves the highest levels of patient satisfaction. - Located in Arlington, VA, VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations). - VHC is the largest Hospital in the region that was named a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Four-Star Hospital, and is also designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. - In 2016, VHC earned the Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award and the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from HealthGrades. - VHC is a 394-bed, all-private room Hospital that strives to provide continued excellence for our employees and patients. Qualifications: 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 program or equivalent; orGraduate of MA course or equivalent program is required Responsibilities: 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. Benefits: Pay & Benefits:In addition to salary, the benefit package includes paid major holidays, vacation/sick time, health & dental insurance, and 401(k) *BMR*

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