Medical Health Technician - Long Beach, CA

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 (0400-1630)
• 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 program's 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