Clinical Technician

Job Title: Clinical Technician

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Women's Health Unit

Req #: 0000212985

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.89 - $26.20 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Clinical Technician performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related procedures in caring for the needs of the patients. He/She assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Qualification

Required:

• • • • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
      • One (1) year of Nurse Aide/Assistant experience or satisfactory completion of an Aide training program.
      • One (1) year experience as a phlebotomist or EKG Technician with health care background preferred.
      • Current enrollment in health care training program preferred.
      • BLS Certification
      • Satisfactory (80%) score on Comprehensive Screening Examination.
        Excellent verbal and written skills.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Per Diem
• Day

Essential Functions:

• Checks to ensure supplies are available.

• Reviews and follows patient's care plan to ascertain patient goals.

• Seeks direction when any aspect of assignment is new and/or unfamiliar.

• Reports off to the nurse(s) before leaving the unit.

• Performs order entry and patient data entry.

• Observes and reports changes in the physical, mental, emotional, behavioral and social status to the Registered Nurse.

• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P, weight, height, head circumference accurately. Reports findings outside of normal range to RN.

• Correctly identifies patient by name for any direct care procedures and treatments.

• Assists patients in moving on/off exam table and transports via stretcher or wheelchair.

• Assists patients in recreational/diversional activities during hospital stay; assists in activities to relieve pain.

• Answers calls from patients as necessary.

• Collects necessary specimens (i.e., urine, stool and sputum) as required using appropriate collection technique and specimen labeling.

• Tests urine specimens with dipstick for sugar, protein and ketones

• Ensures laboratory specimens are delivered to the lab within timeframe as necessary.

• Performs laboratory procedures as noted: EKG's, venipuncture, capillary sampling, glucose monitoring and other laboratory procedures as directed by the RN.

• Assists patients to and from the bathroom.

• Assists with preparing the patient for a physical examination.

• Cooperates with the unit's budget control through economical use of supplies and equipment.

• Maintains a clean, organized, neat and safe environment.

• Provides communication support including telephone skills, relaying messages and nursing station organization.

• Assists with the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

• Performs aseptic handwashing techniques.

• Schedules exams for patients.

• Performs a wide variety of clerical duties to include memo's filing, and updating charts, faxing and duplicating.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer