CLINICAL ASSOCIATE - 8 Mountain ICU

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Associate works in the 12-bed 8 Mountain Medical ICU, which cares for Intensivist Medicine patients with a specialized focus on sepsis and septic shock in a closed ICU model. The role provides basic clinical services to patients and clerical support to the unit health-care team. 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• No experience required.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required for Critical Access Area positions.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of office procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients and visitors with registration.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Coordinate patient flow using department- or unit-specific software and the Intranet.
• Schedule therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients.
• Review medical records for outstanding orders and notify nurses about stat orders and medication changes as needed.
• Clean unit-based equipment and gather supplies needed to operate equipment between patients.
• Transport patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.
• Assist with chart audits as needed.
• Perform unit-based patient care tasks and participate in the sitter process as needed.
• Interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Answer incoming telephone and patient call-system calls; route calls and take messages.
• Provide scheduling coverage support for department or unit staff, including backup coverage.
• Operate and maintain general office equipment.
• Order department or unit supplies and equipment, and stock and organize supplies.
• Serve as a resource for the department or unit software system.
• Monitor the cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and perform safety and environmental rounds.
• Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance in the unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years.
• Voluntary 403B plan.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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