Clinical Assistant - R-7 MedSurg
About The Position
The Clinical Assistant (CA) supports hands-on patient care on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units as part of a team with a Registered Nurse (RN). Working under RN direction and supervision, the CA takes and records vital signs, performs designated tests, collects patient samples, and supports patients with activities of daily living. CAs welcome patients and families to the unit and help them become acclimated. They also interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel. The position requires timely and accurate communication and documentation, a harmonious, team-oriented and customer-friendly approach, and the ability to work competently in a computerized medical setting. Its three principal areas are patient care, testing and specimen collection, and clerical and customer-service support as the unit’s first point of contact. AHA-BLS certification is required within six months of hire, although certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position; a current non-AHA-BLS card is honored until its renewal date.
Requirements
- High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
- Previous experience as a nurse aide, satisfactory completion of a nurse aide training program, other relevant clinical experience involving ambulating, bathing, and feeding patients, or successful completion of PLA competency-based training.
- AHA-BLS certification within six months of hire; a current non-AHA-BLS card is honored until its renewal date.
- Competency to perform the Heimlich maneuver.
- Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills while performing job duties.
- 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 meet pre-employment screening and physical examination requirements.
- Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction, and prioritize.
- Ability to function competently in a computerized medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide responsive, service-oriented patient care under the direction of RNs.
- Take and record patient vital signs.
- Perform designated patient tests as directed by an RN.
- Collect patient samples and specimens as directed by an RN.
- Support patients with activities of daily living, including ambulating, bathing, and feeding.
- Welcome patients and families and help acclimate them to the unit.
- Provide customer-service-oriented communication and clerical support as the unit’s first point of contact.
- Communicate promptly and accurately and maintain accurate documentation.
- Interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel.
- Attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
- Attend to age-appropriate special needs and behaviors of patients when applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
