Clinical Associate - 9 CST ICU - FT

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness and health programs

Wellness app access

Childcare discounts

Education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Clinical Associate for the 9 CST ICU. The role provides basic clinical services to patients and administrative support to the unit health-care team in a 12-bed ICU serving adults.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, no prior experience, and AHA BLS-HCP. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is offered to qualifying external candidates. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Education: High school graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Coordinate patient flow using unit software and intranet.
• Schedule diagnostic procedures and tests.
• May review medical records for orders and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Transport patients, supplies, and equipment within the facility.
• Provide clerical support and answer calls and messages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment knowledge

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R162766 Clinical Associate - 9 CST ICU - 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. 9 CST ICU consists of 12 beds serving patients 18 and older. Our critical care nurses practice in a setting where patients require complex ongoing assessment, multiple therapies and interventions. The unit comprised mostly of patients with illness/injury resulting from acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, life threatening arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. The unit also absorbs acute admissions for medical diagnoses requiring critical care needs, allowing the nursing team to maintain a diverse competency skill set. 9 CST ICU is the backup unit for nonoperative stroke patients. This position is full time, working the day shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available when external candidate meets applicable guidelines. 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.

Please note - employee must attend mandatory orientation classes during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks of employment. All classes require to be in person except for 2 online classes.

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.

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. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• 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.