Clinical Assistant - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Clinical Assistant (CA) provides hands-on patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). CAs take and record vital signs, perform designated tests, collect patient samples, and support patients with activities of daily living. They welcome patients and families to the unit and help them become acclimated, while interacting with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel. The role requires timely and accurate communication and documentation, a harmonious, team-oriented and customer-friendly approach, and competence in a computerized medical setting. The position has three principal areas of responsibility: patient care, testing, and clerical support. The CA provides responsive, service-oriented care under RN direction; conducts patient tests and collects specimens as directed by an RN; and provides customer service-oriented communication and clerical support as the unit’s “front door.” AHA-BLS certification is required, but is not a qualifying factor for obtaining the position. The job posting identifies the department as the Emergency Department, while its general summary refers to Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units.
Requirements
- High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
- Previous nurse aide experience, successful 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 (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) certification within six months of hire; a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored through 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.
- Basic computer skills and competence in a computerized medical setting.
- Ability to meet pre-employment screening and physical-exam requirements.
- Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction, and prioritize.
Responsibilities
- Provide responsive, service-oriented patient care under the direction of RNs.
- Take and record vital signs and support patients with activities of daily living.
- Conduct designated patient tests and collect patient samples or specimens as directed by an RN.
- Welcome patients and their families and help acclimate them to the unit.
- Provide customer service-oriented communication and clerical support as the unit’s “front door.”
- Communicate promptly and accurately and maintain accurate documentation.
- Interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel.
- Maintain a harmonious, team-oriented, customer-friendly environment.
- Attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
- Attend to age-appropriate special needs and behaviors when applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
