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Western State Hospital

Clinical Care Technician - Combat Medic, Corpsman or Military Medical Technician

Western State Hospital, Staunton, Virginia, United States, 24401


Hiring Range:

$42,599 - $58,786

Eligible for Sign-On Bonus up to $7,500, plus Relocation Allowance!

Agency:

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Western State Hospital

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

Join our unique program to employ former military medics and corpsmen in Virginia’s health system. Full time positions available on 1st, and 2nd rotating shifts. Western State Hospital (V3 Certified) located in Staunton, VA.

The Clinical Care Technician (CCT) is responsible for direct patient care in a hospital setting. CCT’s will give medication in accordance with treatment plans and policy. CCT’s document and report errors via specific software and reporting mechanisms. Must be able to communicate in a written, verbal, and electronic manner that is open, factual, respectful, clear, concise, as well as addressed to the appropriate parties with the intention of effectively building positive interactions with others. CCT’s must be able to learn and effectively use the OneMind Electronic Health Record. A successful CCT at WSH will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, assist in Milieu management, continue to advance their knowledge and education, work directly with patients and administer medication according to WSH guidelines 100% of the time.

Shift Differentials1st shift weekend $3.00/hr.2nd shift weekdays $2.50/hr, and weekend /holidays $3.00/hr3rd shift weekdays $2.25/hr, and weekend/holidays $3.00/hr.

Benefits

Some benefits of working for Western State Hospital (part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within the Commonwealth of Virginia):- Career ladder opportunities- Professional Skills Incentive is available- Offer flexible schedule to maintain balance between personal and professional life.- 11 different Insurance packages to choose from including health, dental and vision options- 2 Retirement savings plans to help you start saving for your future- 24/7 Security- Shift and Weekend differentials for certain positions- Sick and personal time off- Clinical positions loan repayment options- State employee discount program for products and services that includes movie tickets, special events, cell phone plans, Kings Dominion as well as other top entertainment and travel products in Virginia and across the country, fitness facilities, vacations, pet services to name a few- Tuition reimbursement- 3 weeks of paid dedicated training- Vacation time- Paid Life Insurance- 12 paid Holidays

Minimum Qualifications

All Applicants for this posting must be reviewed and referred by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services – Military Medics and Corpsmen Program (MMAC)

Do not apply to this position if you have not applied to MMAC first. Visit: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/military-medics-corpsmen-mmac-programEligible candidates will be transitioning US military service members,eligible for or on terminal leave, or other than dishonorably discharged veterans who served in the capacity of a medic, medical technician or corpsmen. Members of the US Guard and Reserve serving in the capacity of a medic, medical technician or corpsmen may also participate. Eligible candidates shall be evaluated and approved by MMAC following established guidelines prior to acceptance in program and referral to PHS. The eligible candidates shall have last applied the majority of the hands-on patient care skills as indicated in the MMAC GSOP no later than 12-months prior to MMAC application date.

A. For the purposes of this section, “military medical personnel” means an individual who has recently served as a medic in the United States Army, medical technician in the United States Air Force, or corpsman in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer: Bi-lingual in Spanish

Special Instructions:

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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