Clinical Assistant CVICU

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking staff for the Critical Care CVICU on the Main Campus Quarterback Tower. This part-time role offers a rotating 12-hour shift schedule from 7a-7p, Monday through Friday, with two 12-hour shifts and rotating days.

The position supports patient care under supervision of RNs and LPNs, emphasizing assistive care and clear communication for patients, families, and the care team. The ideal candidate will have six months of recent patient care experience, be enrolled in a

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience within the last two years.
• Enrolled in a medical related college program and in clinical rotation.
• CNA, CMA, PCT or EMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional, and technical staff, and visitors.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

In Critical Care CVICU at Main Campus Quarterback Tower

Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Eligible on the Rotating Shift, Monday - Friday, 2 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p with rotating days per week.

Summary:

Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional, and technical staff, and visitors.

Other Information:

• Candidate must have at least one of the following:
  • Six months of patient care experience within the last two years.
  • Enrolled in a medical related college program and in clinical rotation.
  • CNA,CMA, PCT or EMT certification.

Essential: Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support

Essential: Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Nonessential: Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

• 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Patient Care Support or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant ARMA
  • Certified Patient Care Technician
  • Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is a 20-bed unit with 4 dedicated ECMO suites. The CVICU provides state of the art care for neonatal and pediatric patients with acquired or congenital heart disease that require intensive care management or close monitoring for conditions such as: co-morbidities of congenital or acquired heart disease; pre and/or post-operative cardiac surgery patients; dysrhythmias; cardiomyopathy; pre and post-operative care of cardiac transplants; and patients requiring Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Please visit www.childrensal.org/heart for more information.

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Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p with rotating days per week, Day-Evening Shift, 12-Hour Shifts