Clinical Assistant - Emergency Department

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the patient care team on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care units. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Clinical Assistants record vitals, assist with tests and specimen collection, and help patients with daily living activities.

They welcome patients and families, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation in the unit's computerized systems.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Past nurse aide experience or completion of nurse aide training; PLA competency-based training acceptable.
• AHA-BLS within 6 months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card accepted until renewal.
• Competency to perform Heimlich Maneuver.
• Positive communication skills; ability to work under pressure and prioritize.
• Basic computer skills; ability to use hospital systems.
• Pre-employment screening and physical exam clearance.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Patient Care: under RN direction, provide responsive, service-oriented care.
• Testing: conduct patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN.
• Clerical: front-door unit communication and clerical support.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Reading medical terminology

Teamwork and collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Nurse aide training or experience

Descripción del empleo

General Summary

The patient care team on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Clinical Assistant (CA). CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under the direction and supervision of a RN, they have the ability to take and record vital signs, perform designated tests and collecting patient samples, and supporting patients in all activities of daily living. CAs meet patients and their families as they enter the unit, welcoming and acclimating them to the unit. CAs interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel. It is critical that CAs provide timely and accurate communication, accurate documentation and maintain a harmonious, team oriented, customer friendly environment. CAs must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position.

General Summary

The patient care team on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Clinical Assistant (CA). CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under the direction and supervision of a RN, they have the ability to take and record vital signs, perform designated tests and collecting patient samples, and supporting patients in all activities of daily living. CAs meet patients and their families as they enter the unit, welcoming and acclimating them to the unit. CAs interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel. It is critical that CAs provide timely and accurate communication, accurate documentation and maintain a harmonious, team oriented, customer friendly environment. CAs must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position.

The Three Principal Duties Of This Position Are

• Patient Care: Works under the direction of RNs to provide responsive, service-oriented patient care
• Testing: Conducts various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN
• Clerical: Functions as the “front door” to the unit providing customer service-oriented communication and clerical support.

Qualifications

Education/Skills Required:

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience as a nurse aide or have satisfactorily completed a nurse aide training program or other relevant clinical experience that required ambulating, bathing and feeding of patients. Or has successfully completed PLA Competency based training.
• AHA-BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) is required within 6 months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal.
• Competency to perform Heimlich Manuever.
• Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills while performing job duties.
• Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
• Ability to use basic computer skills.
• Ability to attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
• Meets requirement for pre-employment screening and physical exam.
• Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.