Health Technician - Long Beach, CA

Health Technician

• Long Beach, CA Prime Physicians
• 4.0 Long Beach, CA Job Details Contract $25
• $28 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Heart rate monitoring Computer operation Certified Phlebotomy Technician Electronic health records (EHR) management BLS Certification English Dressing assistance Phlebotomy specimen handling Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Electrocardiogram interpretation Desktop applications ECG placement Patient hygiene assistance Typing Patient stretchers Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Patient observation

Full Job Description Job Title:

Health Technician Specialty:

Multi-skilled Health Technician (Phlebotomy, ECG/EKG, inpatient support) Place of Work (City/State):

Long Beach, CA Site:

Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center / VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS)

Location:

5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822

Duration:

1-year contract with the possibility of 4 one-year extensions (up to 5 years total) Pay rate: $25/hr

• $28/hr on W2 Credentialing /

Onboarding Time:

6 8 weeks

Shift Schedule:

Day Shift:

04:00 AM 04:30 PM Compressed tour: 12 hours x 6 shifts + 8 hours x 1 shift (80 hours biweekly) Available 24/7 including holidays (schedule set by DOU Nurse Manager, posted at least 4 weeks in advance)

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month:

Estimated 4,160 regular hours + 200 OT hours per year (base period); approximately 347 regular hours/month

Certifications:

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Phlebotomy Technician

• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) EKG/ECG certification

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience Needed:

Minimum 1 year of work experience as a

Health Technician Special Skills Needed:

Phlebotomy proficiency ECG/EKG performance: proper lead placement, equipment operation, basic rhythm abnormality recognition Basic typing and PC computer skills Ability to document in electronic medical records (VA Vist

A / CPRS

system) Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, turning, dressing patients Patient transport using electric gurneys 1:1 patient observation capability Strong communication, organizational, and independent judgment skills English fluency (read, write, speak, understand) with correct grammar

Responsibilities:

Perform phlebotomy services for inpatient areas (ICU, Direct Observation Unit, Medical Surgical Telemetry) Perform ECGs/EKGs

• timely, accurate, and communicate urgent/abnormal findings to provider Provide ADL support (bathing, turning, dressing, etc.

) Transport patients using electric gurneys Provide 1:1 patient observation/monitoring as needed Document and order patient care in VistA/CPRS electronic medical record Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team Attend VA orientation, mandatory training (Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Fire Safety, Infection Control) Complete VA Privacy and Information Security training annually Report unusual incidents within 24 hours via VA Form 10-2633 Comply with VALBHS policies, Joint Commission standards, and HIPAA requirements Work beyond regularly scheduled shifts as directed by department head or nursing supervisor Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.