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Inova Health System

Clinical Technician 1 Psych Observation

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$41,243 / year median in Virginia

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Clinical Technician 1 - Psych Observation Inova Health System - 3.7 Falls Church, VA Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Wellness program Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Loan assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications BLS Certification English High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Inova Fairfax Hospital - Psych Observation is looking for a dedicated Clinical Technician 1 to join the team. This schedule for this role will be Full -Time | Days | 6:00AM - 6:30PM |Rotating days, weekends & holidays | Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits :
Committed to
Team Member Health:
offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement:
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:
offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support:
offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance:
offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules. Clinical Technician 1 -
Job Responsibilities :
To learn more about a day in the life of Clinical Technician, please visit: Working as a Clinical Technician (2 Mins) Provides direct care to patients under direct supervision of registered nurses. Effectively communicates with team members, patients, and visitors. Maintains professionalism and integrity throughout the healthcare system. May perform additional duties as assigned
Training :
Must be available for six (6) non-consecutive weeks of paid training, consisting of: Virtual orientations (Two from 8AM -4:30PM) Classroom-style sessions: 8AM - 4:30PM (6 shifts total) Virtual training modules. On-unit shifts
Minimum Qualifications:
Education :
High School diploma or equivalent.
Certification :
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, or obtain within 90 days of hire
Special Skills :
Proficient verbal and written communication skills in
English Physical Requirements :
Ability to lift minimum of 35lbs pounds