Benefit Alternative Clinical Technician, Cardiac Multispecialty

Company: Virginia Hospital Center Arlington Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Benefit Alternative Clinical Technician, Cardiac MultispecialtyThe Clinical 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, 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.Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award--- for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in "Best Hospitals" in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.Experience: CNA, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech or Med Surg Clinical Rotations (Nursing School) experience required.Education: High School graduate or US equivalent required.Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required.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.Prepares special forms such as release of information; obtains hospital medical records, as needed.Benefit Alternative Package

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