Following a direct protocol, policy or procedure or order from a licensed provider

provides technical support to professional medical and nursing staff. Duties consist of

the following routine clinical tasks: collection of laboratory specimens, performing

adult venipuncture and adult and pediatric capillary sticks, and performing clinical

laboratory tests to include hemoglobin, hematocrit, glucose, urine pregnancy, fecal

occult blood, sedimentation rate and urine dipsticks. Sterilizes instruments, inventories

and orders supplies, maintains logs, files and records, collects clinical data and compiles

statistics. Works under the supervision of a licensed provider. Evidence of specific

training in performing specialized duties and functions based on area of assignment is

required.

Requirments: 

Ability to perform Healthcare Technician duties in a clinical setting, such as

preparing patients for examination, obtaining vital signs, assisting provider

during exams and routine stocking and cleaning of clinical area

Ability to complete patient labs as needed; ability to perform clerical activities

including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing documents and

using computers

Ability to multi-task and organize work to complete assignments as the daily

workload changes

General knowledge of counseling principles and methods

Ability to document accurately and timely and submit necessary reports

Required to maintain a valid driver's license and adhere to VDH's driver safety

policies