Long Beach, CA ICSP Medical Health Technician

Job Title: Medical Health Technician

Specialty: Clinical Support / Health Technology

Site: VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS)

Location: 5901 E. 7th Street Long Beach CA 90822 (Inpatient areas including ICU Direct Observation Unit and Medical Surgical Telemetry)

Shift Schedule:

Day Shift: 4:00 AM 4:30 PM (0)

Schedule prepared by DOU Nurse Manager and posted at least 4 weeks in advance

May be required to work beyond regularly expected shifts as needed across various patient care units

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: TBD (based on coverage needs)

Certifications:

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Basic Phlebotomy Certification required

Basic Arrhythmia Recognition Course/Certification required

State licensure in any U.S. state territory commonwealth or District of Columbia required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience Needed: Minimum 1 year of work experience as a Health Technician

Special Skills Needed:

Knowledge and competency in performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) including proper lead placement equipment operation and basic recognition of common rhythm abnormalities

Proficiency in phlebotomy procedures

Basic typing and PC computer skills with ability to enter clinical assessments in an electronic medical record (VISTA system)

Ability to communicate urgent or abnormal ECG findings to the responsible provider in a timely manner

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members

Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to exercise independent judgment

Responsibilities:

Provide direct and indirect patient care in inpatient areas including ICU Direct Observation Unit (DOU) and Medical Surgical Telemetry

Perform phlebotomy procedures to support the programs clinical needs

Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other support-related diagnostic tests; ensure timely completion accurate tracing acquisition and communicate any urgent or abnormal findings to the responsible provider

Perform basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for patients including bathing turning and dressing

Transport patients using electric gurneys

Provide up to 1:1 observation for patients requiring close monitoring

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide appropriate care in accordance with unit standards

Enter clinical assessments and patient care documentation electronically in the VISTA computer system

Ensure inpatient ward needs are met in a support capacity to enhance patient care

Comply with all VALBHS objectives policies and VA mandatory training requirement

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