Clinical Assistant - Emergency Department
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Plattsburgh, NY, United StatesYesterday
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Clinical Assistant will perform various duties under the supervision and/or direction of a Department or Nurse Manager and/or Supervisor depending on area of assignment. The three principal duties of this position are: Clerical/Patient Registration: Performs; receptionist duties, unit clerk laboratory duties, or patient registration duties; functions as the center of communication for areas assigned. Technician: Operates an Electrocardiograph machine to record electromotive variations and impulses of the heart for use in the diagnosis of heart disorder Phlebotomist: Collects blood and other patient samples from Emergency Department patient population. A Clinical Assistant – II functions in all three of the areas listed above and maintains associated competencies. Provides the essential direct link between the patient and testing service both in providing interpersonal contact and technical competence in obtaining appropriate patient samples. Performs other technical skills as trained.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Skills Required:
1. High school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
2. Previous experience as a nurse aide or have satisfactorily completed a nurse aide training program or other relevant clinical experience that required ambulating, bathing and feeding of patients. Or has successfully completed PLA Competency based training.
3. AHA-BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) is required within 6 months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal.
4. Competency to perform Heimlich Manuever.
5. Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills while performing job duties.
6. Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
7. Ability to use basic computer skills.
8. Ability to attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
9. Meets requirement for pre-employment screening and physical exam.
10. Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
This is a bargaining union position.