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VHC Health Clinical Technician, Total Joint in Arlington, Virginia
Clinical Technician, Total Joint
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The Clinical Technician III 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 changes in the status of patients, providing a clean and safe environment, transporting patients, and other related duties. Clinical Technicians must be empathetic and have good communication and nursing skills to care for patients.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Experience:
1 year experience as a Clinical Technician II as defined in the core skills for Clinical Technician III, or
1 year experience as a Clinical Technician II who has successfully completed the VHC Health Clinical Technician III education, or
Completed a training program meeting core skills & competencies, or
Successful completion of the VHC Health Nurse Externship Program
Certification/Licensure:
BLS Certification required.
VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence
