What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant CCU position at The Children's Hospital of Alabama?
In Critical Care Cardiac Care Unit at Main Campus Harbert Tower
Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Eligible on the Night Shift, 7p-7a, every Friday and Saturday.
Summary:
Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional, and technical staff, and visitors.
Other information:
- Candidate must have at least one of the following:
- Six months of patient care experience within the last two years.
- Enrolled in a medical related college program and in clinical rotation.
- CNA,CMA, PCT or EMT certification.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Basic Life Support
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Nonessential:
* 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Patient Care Support or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant ARMA
- Certified Patient Care Technician
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH
The Cardiac Care Unit is a 16 bed step-down telemetry unit that provides care for pediatric patients that require close monitoring for conditions such as: congenital or acquired heart disease; pre and/or post-operative care of patients with congenital or acquired heart disease; dysrhythmias; cardiomyopathy; pre and post-operative care of cardiac transplants; ventricular assist devices (VAD); and administration of continuous low dose vasoactive/inotropic infusions. Please visit www.childrensal.org/heart for more information.
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Schedule: 7p-7a, every Friday and Saturday, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts