Job description
The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is one of 35 Health Districts in Virginia. As part of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), RAHD serves the residents, businesses, and visitors of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties, and the City of Fredericksburg. The District also works closely with Community Partners to achieve its mission and vision:
This posting is for two (2) full time positions. The incumbent will be based out of either Spotsylvania or Stafford Health Department. This position will be required to travel to all local health departments to include Fredericksburg City Health Department, Stafford Health Department, Spotsylvania Health Department, King George Health Department and Caroline Health Department as needed.
This position will perform clinical support services to patients in clinics, homes, and schools, specifically for the Rappahannock Area Health District. The Health Care Technician Senior’s (HCT) core responsibilities will include following a direct protocol, policy or procedure, providing technical support to professional medical and nursing staff. Duties consist of the following routine clinical tasks: collection of laboratory specimens, performing venipuncture and capillary sticks to all clients across the lifespan, and performing clinical laboratory tests to include hemoglobin, hematocrit, glucose, urine pregnancy, fecal occult blood, sedimentation rate and urine dipsticks. Collect sputum samples. Assesses a client for changes in condition based on an established protocol approved by VDH. Assist clinicians with reproductive health exams and physicals. Sterilizes instruments; inventories and orders supplies; maintains logs, files, and records; collects clinical data; compiles statistics. Works under the supervision of a licensed provider. The position will actively participate in emergency response (as needed). A valid State Driver’s License is required to operate a state vehicle, or if operating a personal vehicle, while conducting business on behalf of VDH.
As part of VDH, this is a state position with comprehensive state benefits that include affordable health insurance options, life insurance, disability plans, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid leave.
The Virginia Department of Health offers benefits that include 12 paid holidays, affordable medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave to Classified Employees.
Mission: To be a proactive advocate to protect and promote Health and well-being in the communities we serve.
Vision: To be recognized as a trusted source of Public Health information in our community. We are seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Technician Senior to join our team of professionals committed to providing Public Health services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Candidates must have experience working in a clinical setting.
Candidates must have Current CPR certification.
Candidates must have Phlebotomy certification.
Candidates must have working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and techniques of venipuncture and laboratory services.
EVIDENCE OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE APPLICATION AND /OR RESUME
Preferred Qualifications
- English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
- AS/BS in medical technology or science related field.
EVIDENCE OF PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE APPLICATION AND /OR RESUME
Special Requirements
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code § 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
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