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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking staff for the Burnet Campus in the Vascular Access Team. This full-time role (FTE 0.9) supports patient care for assigned patients, with a 36-hour week schedule.

Starting pay range is $17.49–$20.99 per hour, based on experience and equity. Responsibilities include care planning under RN supervision, patient transport, documentation, and ensuring a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with CPR certification.
• Completion of medical/surgical rotation from ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited program.
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA with reciprocity within 180 days if CNA is in another state.
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry.
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: provide approved care of assigned patients under RN supervision; assist with activities of daily living and enable developmentally appropriate activities.
• Communication: demonstrate Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors; report patient status and document in medical record; discuss concerns with supervisor.
• Environment: maintain safe, organized environments; comply with Infection Control and safety procedures; ensure age-appropriate care.
• Administrative Support: respond to alarms; answer phones; assemble charts and stock supplies; assist in training new employees.

Skills

Patient care

CPR training

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited program

Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA

CPR certification

1+ years patient care experience

Job description

Primary LocationBurnet Campus

DepartmentVascular Access Team

ShiftRotating (United States of America)

ScheduleFull time

Weekly Hours36

FTE0.9

Employee StatusRegular*

Expected Starting Pay Range$17.49 - $20.99

Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates.

Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.

Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan of Care - Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN. Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living. Supervise developmentally appropriate activities. Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties. Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors. Assist with patient transport as requested. May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.
• Communication - Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction. Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary. Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record. Seek information and guidance when needed. Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.
• Environment - Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families. Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures. Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development levels.
• Administrative Support - Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency. Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette. Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies. May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:
• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution.
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire).
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry.
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years.
• Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is:

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability