Child Life Specialist - Medical Imaging - Full Time - 1st Shift
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Child Life Manager, the Child Life Specialist will be responsible for assessing individual patients and facilitating techniques to enhance coping, providing appropriate play opportunities, establishing supportive relationships with patients and their families, and collaborating with other members of the health care team. They will also maintain appropriate records and keep their level of professional knowledge at an acceptable level. The Child Life Specialist supervises volunteers and students assigned to their department. At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in child Life or closely related field.
- Completion of Child Life Internship prior to hire.
- Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)- Child Life Certification Exam ready prior to hire.
- Must receive Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification within 1 year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 yrs pediatric healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Assessing individual patients and facilitating techniques to enhance coping
- Providing appropriate play opportunities
- Establishing supportive relationships with patients and their families
- Collaborating with other members of the health care team
- Maintaining appropriate records
- Keeping their level of professional knowledge at an acceptable level
- Supervising volunteers and students assigned to their department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
