Clinical Assistant - Emergency

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union NUHW

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA is seeking a Clinical Assistant for the Emergency Department. Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, you will perform basic patient care activities and handle clerical tasks to prepare, compile and monitor patient records with age-appropriate care.

You must have a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS/Healthcare Provider status, and at least one year of CNA or EMT experience in acute care.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a CNA or EMT with acute care employment within the last 3-5 years.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under supervision of licensed staff.
• Enter and process orders and maintain patient records.
• Assist with admissions, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and support cost-effective care.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

EMT certification

Job description

Department

Emergency Department

Role Summary

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

Schedule

9a-7p 1.0 FTE (10 Hour Shifts) Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

Job Specifications

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40

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 center 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.