Job Title: Clinical Technician
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: Women's Health Center
Req #: 0000254040
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $19.01 - $20.01 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Scheduling Requirements:
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.
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.
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
