Clinical Assistant CCU

Children's of Alabama • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant works under the supervision of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors. This role is in the Cardiac Care Unit, a 16-bed step-down telemetry unit caring for pediatric patients who require close monitoring. Patients may have congenital or acquired heart disease, need pre- or post-operative care, have dysrhythmias or cardiomyopathy, be recovering from cardiac transplant surgery, use ventricular assist devices (VADs), or receive continuous low-dose vasoactive or inotropic infusions. The position is based in the Critical Care Cardiac Care Unit at Main Campus Harbert Tower.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support credential.
• At least one of the following: six months of patient care experience within the last two years; enrollment in a medical-related college program with clinical rotation; or CNA, CMA, PCT, or EMT certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of staff-level job experience specializing in patient care support, or an equivalent qualification such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA or ARMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician, or Certified Emergency Medical Technician (ADPH).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistive care to patients under the supervision of RNs and LPNs.
• Communicate with patients, team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED