Clinical Assistant Hematology/Oncology Unit
Children's of Alabama · Birmingham, AL · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional, and technical staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries: Current BLS certification required
- Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications: Basic Life Support
- Education with Equivalent Qualifications: High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent
- Experience with Equivalent Qualifications: 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
Qualifications
- The Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Department is part of the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children in Birmingham, Alabama.
- The department serves a diverse patient population ranging from birth through adolescence with various hematological and oncological disorders.
- The department is located in the Quarterback Tower of the hospital.
- The department is recognized as a Center of Excellence in delivering progressive therapies to children battling cancer.
- The department offers comprehensive orientation programs, continuing education opportunities, mentoring programs, preceptorships, and other professional development opportunities for nurses.
- The department is committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for its nurses.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic life support skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Continuing education opportunities
- Mentoring programs
- Preceptorships
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Full-time on the Evening Night Shift, 3 12 hour shifts per week.