Clinical Support Technician PRN - McLean ASC

Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center is currently hiring PRN experienced Clinical Support Technician. The ideal candidate would have completed a 6-week training course at Inova's Clinical Technician Academy or have strong experience from an acute-care setting. Experience must include Vital Signs, Blood Glucose Testing, Bladder Scanning, Oxygen Therapy and Peripheral IV Insertion.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Mainly Wednesday & Friday 0630-1430

Day shift only varied, no nights, weekends, call, or holidays JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Clinical Support Technician is responsible for assisting nursing staff across the PreOp, PACU and GI areas, with various tasks in providing efficiencies for daily operations of the Center. Tasks performed involve limited patient care as well as a variety of other duties:

Possesses professional communication skills for effective sharing of information with patients, families, physicians and professional nursing staff

Provides assistance with continuous patient flow throughout all stages of patients' surgical process

Assists with direct patient care to include application of monitoring equipment, IV removal, retrieving nourishment and discharge preparation process under supervision and instruction of staff Registered Nurse

Monitors and supplies pre-operative areas with OR attire, linens and other items required for patient care

Orders and stocks supplies needed for OR, GI, Pre-Op, PACU departments

Transportation of patients for discharge

Computer entry of patient data

Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist; be able to kneel

Frequently able to lift/carry 25 pounds or more JOB REQUIREMENTS:

One or more years of strong Clinical Support Tech, CNA, PCT, or PCA experience desired

Experience must include Vital Signs, Blood Glucose Testing, Bladder Scanning, Oxygen Therapy and Peripheral IV Insertion

Previous work experience in an acute-care facility or ambulatory surgery center preferred

Completion of a formal Clinical Technician Academy Training in the acute setting is highly desired

CNA certification highly desired

High school graduate or equivalent

BLS certification required BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Eligibility for 401(k) retirement plan with company match