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About the Role
Clinical Assistants (CAs) are an integral part of hands-on patient care on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), CAs provide vital signs, perform designated tests, collect patient samples, and support patients in all activities of daily living. CAs also serve as the welcoming point for patients and families, interact with unit staff and physicians, and maintain a harmonious, team-oriented environment. Competency in a computerized medical setting is essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide responsive, service-oriented patient care under the direction of RNs.
- Conduct various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN.
- Function as the 'front door' to the unit, providing customer service-oriented communication and clerical support.
Requirements
- High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience with the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
- Previous experience as a nurse aide, satisfactorily completed a nurse aide training program, or relevant clinical experience involving patient ambulation, bathing, and feeding.
- Successfully completed PLA Competency based training.
- Competency to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
- Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills.
- Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
- Ability to use basic computer skills.
- Ability to attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
- Meets requirements for pre-employment screening and physical exam.
- Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction, and prioritize.
- Training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
Skills
- Medical terminology comprehension
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Activities of daily living support
- Customer service
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Heimlich Maneuver
- Positive communication
- Working under pressure
- Relating to diverse individuals
- Independent work
- Handling interruptions
- Prioritization
Location
- Plattsburgh, New York
Work Type
- Part Time
- Regular
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High school graduate or GED
Salary/Compensations
- Min $23.16 Mid $28.37 Max $33.58
Benefits
- AHA-BLS certification required within 6 months of hire (current non-AHA-BLS card honored up to renewal date).
About the Company
- CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital