About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Perform receptionist duties, unit clerk laboratory duties, or patient registration duties.
- Operate an Electrocardiograph machine to record electromotive variations and impulses of the heart.
- Collect blood and other patient samples from Emergency Department patient population.
- Maintain competencies in all three areas: clerical, technician, and phlebotomist.
- Provide interpersonal contact and technical competence in obtaining appropriate patient samples.
Requirements
- High school graduate or G.E.D.
- Ability to pass a medical terminology exam upon hire or have passed a medical terminology class in the past 2 years.
- CPR certification or ability to acquire.
- Computer knowledge or willingness to learn computer skills.
- Previous acute bedside hospital experience as Clinical Assistant, Nurse Aide, or EMT within the past 2 years.
- Ability to perform detailed assignments and work under pressure.
- High level of interpersonal communication skills to relate to patients, hospital staff, and visitors.
Benefits
- $4,000 (taxed) Sign-On Bonus for full-time positions.
