CLINICAL ASSOCIATE - 8 Mountain ICU - FT
About The Position
The Clinical Associate provides basic clinical services to patients and clerical support to the unit health-care team in the 8 Mountain Medical ICU, a 12-bed closed ICU specializing in care for Intensivist Medicine patients, with a focus on sepsis and septic shock. The role interacts with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals and supports patient flow, unit operations, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate must attend mandatory orientation classes during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the first two weeks. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates who meet applicable guidelines.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- No experience required.
- AHA BLS-HCP required.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Must be organized and self-motivated.
- Must have knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
- For a Critical Access Area, Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required.
- Must attend mandatory daytime orientation classes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the first two weeks.
Responsibilities
- Welcomes and assists patients and visitors with registration.
- May assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Coordinates patient flow into and out of the area using department- or unit-specific software and the Intranet; schedules therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- May review medical records for outstanding orders and notify nurses of stat orders and medication changes.
- Cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.
- Transports patients, supplies specimens, and moves equipment within the facility.
- May assist with chart audits.
- May perform unit-based patient care tasks and participate in the sitter process.
- Interacts with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
- Answers incoming calls through the telephone and patient call system, routes calls, and takes messages.
- Provides scheduling coverage support for department or unit staff, including backup coverage.
- Operates and maintains general office equipment; orders department or unit supplies and equipment and stocks and organizes supplies.
- Serves as a resource for the department or unit software system.
- Monitors cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and performs safety and environmental rounds.
- Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance in the unit.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years; voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
- A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
