Resource Float Clinical Assistant - Patient Care & Testing

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support inpatient units within the Resource Float team. The role involves assisting with patient care under RN supervision, performing tests and specimen collection, and providing clerical support at the unit front door.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, timely communication with patients and staff, and maintaining a patient-friendly, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA training or nurse aide program.
• Ability to take vital signs and perform basic patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: under RN supervision to provide responsive care.
• Testing: conducts tests and collects specimens as directed by RN.
• Clerical: front door to the unit, providing customer service and basic clerical support.

Skills

CNA training

Vital signs

Specimen collection

CPR certification

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Nurse aide training program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support inpatient units within the Resource Float team. The role involves assisting with patient care under RN supervision, performing tests and specimen collection, and providing clerical support at the unit front door.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, timely communication with patients and staff, and maintaining a patient-friendly, team-oriented environment.