Clinical Assistant

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NUHW union

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Assistant in the Emergency Department to perform basic patient care and clerical duties, including entering orders and maintaining records. You will support admissions, discharges and transfers, observe patients, and communicate findings to the licensed nurse.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, state CNA or EMT certification for hires after 1998, and current BLS/Healthcare Provider status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State Nurse Assistant or EMT certification for staff hired after June 1998 required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards required.
• One year experience as a CNA or EMT with acute care within the last 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs.
• Enter and process orders; maintain patient records.
• Assist with admissions, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Observe patients and report unusual conditions or reactions to licensed nurse.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; replenish unit supplies.

Skills

Patient care basics

Positive communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant or EMT certification

BLS Certification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Emergency Department Works under the supervision of the Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse.

The Clinical Assistant performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patients, and clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring patient records according to distribution of staff and patient. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the unit. Utilizes positive communication skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs basic patient care activities to include physical therapy and rehab services according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. Enters and processes orders. Maintains patient records. Assists with admissions, discharge and transfer of patients. Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to Licensed Nurse. Facilitates communication for the patient care unit. Answers call lights and responds appropriately. Assists when ordering and maintaining unit supplies. Orders supplies needed for patients and replenishes stock. Willingness to be flexible with patient care assignments, scheduling practices, and other duties as assigned. Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork. Maintains and improves organization and operations of nursing stations. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors. Actively participates in achieving departmental goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure: State Nurse Assistant or EMT certification for staff hired after June 1998 required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Experience: One (1) year experience as a CNA or EMT with acute care employment within the last 3-5 years.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $29.62 - $36.01. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Shift Differentials: Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00 Master Schedule 9a-7p 0.88 FTE Thursday Saturday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Job Specifications:

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health.

Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region.

Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level.

Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being.

In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel.

Our 263-bed acute care medical centre employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.