Clinical Associate - 9 CST ICU - FT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness centers

Wellness/health app access

Childcare discounts

Continued education

Job summary

Carilion Clinic seeks a Clinical Associate for the 9 CST ICU at our Roanoke facility. The role provides basic clinical services to patients and clerical support to the unit health-care team, in a 12-bed ICU with adults 18+. It is a full-time day/evening shift, with rotating weekends and holidays.

A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available for external hires meeting guidelines. Education requires a high school diploma; CNA certification may be required for Critical Access Areas. AHA BLS-HCP is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: none.
• Certified Nursing Assistant is required if Critical Access Area applies.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills; able to stay organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and visitors with registration.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Coordinate patient flow and schedule procedures.
• Review medical records for orders and notify nurse of changes.
• Transport patients, samples, and equipment within the facility.
• Assist with chart audits and unit-based patient care tasks.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Provide scheduling support and back-up coverage for staff.
• Maintain unit equipment and supplies; ensure cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Associate - 9 CST ICU - FT

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

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-beingat 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

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