Clinical Assistant Training Program

The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for sign-on bonuses

Job summary

A regional health care organization located in Plattsburgh is seeking a Clinical Assistant Intern to support patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include taking vital signs and assisting patients in daily activities. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with preference for customer service experience. This full-time position emphasizes hands-on learning through clinical rotations and offers opportunities for future employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to attend to special needs and behaviors appropriate to the age of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under RN supervision.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Support patients in daily living activities.

Skills

Customer service skills

People skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

What is a Clinical Assistant (CA)? CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under the direction and supervision of a RN, they take and record vital signs, perform designated tests and collect patient samples, and support patients in 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.

Course Details

• 6-week full time status equivalent commitment. The Student will not be compensated for any absent days.
• 40 hours per week including every other weekend. 80 hours of class room time and 160 hours of “Hands on Learning” (Clinical Rotations).
• Week 1-2 Classroom: Clinical Assistant Basics at CVPH with exam, and PMCS (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations) Training.
• Week 3–6 Clinical Rotations with hands on training experience. Demonstration and written type final exam.
• Must demonstrate competency of all components of current CA competencies and criteria. Must have attended all classroom sessions and may not have been absent in excess of 1 day not related to hospitalization, COVID diagnosis, or death of immediate family member during entire 6-week program.

Upon Completion of Course: Students will have opportunity to “bid” into any vacant CA position in the Med/Surg Tower (R3- R7). Upon acceptance, students as new employees will be eligible for any sign on bonuses where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in customer service and people skills preferred.
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note: This listing may reference multiple related roles in the same posting. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.