Clinical Technician 1
About The Position
Inova Loudoun Hospital’s Progressive Care Unit is seeking a Clinical Technician 1 to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a full-time overnight role, scheduled 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating days, weekends, and holidays. The Clinical Technician 1 provides basic nursing care, including activities of daily living, vital-sign measurement, and intake/output measurement. The role requires accurate documentation, timely communication with the Registered Nurse about changes in patient status, and reinforcement of discharge teaching and home-care skills. The technician works with the Registered Nurse on a professional development plan to support current patient-care skills. The role includes six non-consecutive weeks of paid training, with virtual orientations, classroom sessions, virtual training modules, and on-unit shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a Clinical Technician or in a related role in an acute-care setting, or completion of an acute-care clinical rotation through an accredited nursing program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 3 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Provide basic activities-of-daily-living care, such as bathing and feeding, and measure vital signs and intake/output.
- Demonstrate competency in required clinical skills and technologies in accordance with Inova Health System policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned patient duties within established time frames.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development when caring for the assigned patient population.
- Complete documentation accurately and reinforce discharge teaching and home-care skills.
- Communicate changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
- Partner with the Registered Nurse to create a professional development plan supporting current patient-care skills.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
- Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
- Up to 25 no-cost mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Six non-consecutive weeks of paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
