Clinical Associate - 6 West Cardiac Decision Unit - FT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness programs

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Clinical Associate for the 6 West Cardiac Decision Unit (CCDU). The role supports basic clinical services and unit clerical tasks in a 24-bed ACC Chest Pain Unit, with shift 7A/7P, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS-HCP, and strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. No prior experience required; a sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED.
• Experience: none
• Licensure/certification: Critical Access Area - Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills. Must be organized and self-motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and assists patients and visitors with registration.
• May assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet.
• Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• May review medical records for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes.
• Cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.
• Transports patients, supplies, specimens and equipment within the facility.
• May assist with chart audits.
• May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients.
• May participate in the sitter process Interacts with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Answers incoming calls via telephone and patient call system.
• Routes calls as needed and takes messages.
• Provides scheduling coverage support for department/unit staff scheduling, including back up coverage.
• Operates and maintains general office equipment.
• Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.
• Serves as a resource for department/unit software system.
• Monitors cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and performs safety/environmental rounds.
• Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance in unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Status

Full time Shift: Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R162167 Clinical Associate - 6 West Cardiac Decision Unit - FT (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

Here is an opportunity to thrive and bring your valuable skills to life within a setting known for providing the best quality care to patients. As a clinical associate, you will provide basic clinical services to patients and clerical support to the unit health-care team. 6 West (CCDU) is a 24 bed Accredited Chest Pain Unit through the American College of Cardiology. The 24-bed unit provides specialized care and cardiac monitoring for cardiac observation, cardiac procedural patients as well as short stay inpatients such as chest pain, atrial fibrillation, syncope, and NSTEMI. The unit is also a primary unit for Congestive Heart Failure patients. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus when successful candidate meets applicable guidelines. This position is full time, working 7A or 7P shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays

• Welcomes and assists patients and visitors with registration.


• May assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.


• Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet.


• Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.


• May review medical records for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes.


• Cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.


• Transports patients, supplies specimens and equipment within the facility.


• May assist with chart audits.


• May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients.


• May participate in the sitter process Interacts with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.


• Answers incoming calls via telephone and patient call system.


• Routes calls as needed and takes messages.


• Provides scheduling coverage support for department/unit staff scheduling, including back up coverage.


• Operates and maintains general office equipment.


• Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.


• Serves as a resource for department/unit software system.


• Monitors cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and performs safety/environmental rounds.


• Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance in unit.

What We Require

• Education: High school graduate or GED.


• Experience: none


• Licensure, certification, and/or registration: none unless the following: Critical Access Area - Certified Nursing Assistant is required.


• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.


• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills. Must be organized and self -motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.

Compensation Range: $18.70 - $26.18 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits


• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)


• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)


• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers


• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health


• Discounts on childcare


• Continued education and training

In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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