Child Life Specialist: Dialysis
Cincinnati Children's
•$53,706 - $67,142•Onsite
About The Position
This position serves as the primary Child Life Specialist in the dialysis unit and provides additional support to outpatient Child Life Specialists as needed. In pediatric dialysis, a Child Life Specialist supports children and families through dialysis by assessing emotional needs, reducing stress and anxiety, preparing and educating children about procedures, preserving normal play and social experiences, teaching coping skills, supporting caregivers, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
- Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required.
- Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assessing emotional needs
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Preparing and educating children about procedures
- Preserving normal play and social experiences
- Teaching coping skills
- Supporting caregivers
- Collaborating with the healthcare team
- Patient Care
- Professional Responsibility
- Departmental Responsibility
- Data Management
- Teamwork
Benefits
- 30 days of paid time off accrued per year
- Unused PTO rolls over
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
