Clinical Assistant- Med/Surg

University of Vermont Medical Center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) is part of University of Vermont Health, serving northern New York and Vermont. The Clinical Assistant will provide direct patient care, including hygiene and activities of daily living, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The role also performs support functions for the department as assigned by the RN and/or Manager. Night shift, full-time hours, and a salary range reflecting hourly compensation are described for this position in Elizabethtown, NY.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Experience as Clinical Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant or EMT preferred.
• Able to work outside normal hours when volume demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene and activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Support department functions as assigned by RN or manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Reading & writing

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Building Name: ECH - Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location Address: 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown New York

Regular Department: ECH - Medical Surgical Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80 Shift: Night-12Hr Primary Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $21.26 Mid $26.58 Max $31.89

The Clinical Assistant provides direct care to patients to include patient hygiene and activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Clinical Assistant performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Practice Act, regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services. The Clinical Assistant position also performs support functions for the department as assigned by the appropriate Registered Nurse and/or Manager.

Qualifications / Job Requirements:

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience as Clinical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician at least one year preferred, or ability to satisfactorily complete training program.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patient’s families, staff and management.
• Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
• Holds certification for Basic Life Support or willing to perform within first month of hire.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) is part of University of Vermont Health, a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing the best of community and academic medicine together, sharing their knowledge and resources to give patients access to leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care.