What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Technician 2 - Emergency Department position at Inova Health System?
Clinical Technician 2 – Part-time
ED Lorton Healthplex
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
The Clinical Technician 2 provides direct care to patients whose care requirements are routine and standardized, with predictable outcomes, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Maintains competencies and seek opportunities to develop professionally. Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with others Serves as a unit preceptor and superuser for all new Clinical Technicians.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to patients whose care requirements are routine and standardized, with predictable outcomes, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Effectively communicates with health team members, patients and families; Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
- Assists unit leadership with overseeing other unit Clinical Technician education records.
- Has respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
- Maintains competencies and seeks opportunities to develop professionally.
- Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.
- Assumes responsibility for self-development in life long learning and seeks opportunities to further increase practice knowledge.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Shift: Days Vary
Schedule: Days and Nights
Training: Must be able to attend a 6-week training course
*If you are interested in learning more about a day in the life of a clinical technician, please select the following link: Working As A Clinical Technician (2 Mins)
Requirements:
- Experience: 1 year of acute care experience as a Clinical Tech or clinical rotation with an accredited nursing program and/or 2 years of nursing school
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Certification: BLS within 90 days of hire (from the American Heart Association)
- Training: Candidate must be able to attend six week training orientation upon hire
- Special Skills : Proficient in English. Verbal and written communication skills required
