Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Location
Long Beach, California
Salary
$25 / HOUR
The Health Technician provides direct and indirect treatment by assessing patient status, determining priorities, and exercising independent judgment across various inpatient areas including ICU and telemetry units. Responsibilities include performing required Phlebotomy and ECGs, documenting in the electronic medical record, and assisting with basic patient care activities like ADLs and transportation.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least one year of work experience as a Health Technician. Essential qualifications include current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and basic certification in Phlebotomy procedures, along with demonstrated competency in performing and interpreting ECGs.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Health Technician in Long Beach California at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. The Health Technician is a multi-skilled health professional who works interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care for the patient. The Health Technician is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. The Health Technician is directly responsible to the nurse manager or any other appointed supervisor in the facility.
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a condition of employment. Basic certification in the performance of Phlebotomy procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing electrocardiograms (ECGs), including proper lead placement, operation of ECG equipment, and basic recognition of common rhythm abnormalities. Performs ECGs based on the clinical needs of the patient, ensuring timely completion, accurate tracing acquisition, and appropriate communication of any urgent or abnormal findings to the responsible provider. Shift Type: Day shift: 0400–1630. Schedule will be prepared by the DOU Nurse Manager and posted at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the scheduled work period. Basic recognition of arrhythmia course/certification. Must have one (1) year of work experience as a Health Technician. Major
In any area of assignment within VALBHS, the contract Health Technician provide direct and indirect treatment through assessing patient status and determining priorities. It also requires exercising independent judgment, organizational skills, communication skills and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of care. Services shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this contract and are to include but not limited to the following. Contracted personnel will be required to have basic typing and PC computer skills with ability to enter clinical assessments in an electronic medical record. Documentation and ordering of patient care will be done electronically on the VISTA computer system. As a part of the orientation process, contracted personnel will be required to request and obtain an access code to the VISTA computer system. At which time, contracted personnel will have access to training Organizational Relationship: The contracted Health Technician are subject to the professional direction of the Chief, or designee.
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