Clinical Associate - Vascular PACU - FT

How You’ll Help

The Clinical Associate performs clinical and clerical support. Provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid-level practitioner. Performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort of patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and clerical support.
• Provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid-level practitioner.
• Performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort of patients.
• May be approved with phlebotomy tasks with the proper certification, department need and leadership consent.
• Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
• Reviews medical record and provider orders.
• Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.
• Collates patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc. for assessment by licensed staff.
• Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment).
• Operates and maintains general office equipment.
• Transports patients through building.
• Maintains regulatory compliance (refrigerator, code cart checks, glucose meters, equipment room storage, etc.).
• Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills according to established standards.
• Serves as “face” of the unit, adheres to dress code and exhibits service excellence behaviors at all times.
• Receives and screens incoming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individuals and takes messages accurately.
• Serves as a resource for department/unit software system.
• May be assigned to transports patients independently monitoring the patient's condition in route and during procedures.
• May monitor and interpret EKG rhythms.
• Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and /or urgent patient needs.
• May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients per competencies if trained (define tasks).
• Participates in the sitter process (if competencies appropriate).
• Contributes to the orientation and career development of others.
• As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and other employees.
• Champions Carilion's mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.

What We Require

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Certified Nursing Assistant (N.A.) is required. Must have successfully completed a N.A. course or successfully completed N.A. course with Carilion. Successful completion of Monitor Technician courses through Carilion required if working in a monitored area. Successful completion of phlebotomy and sheath courses through Carilion required if working in areas where the skill set is required.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.

Compensation Range

$18.70 - $26.18

Benefits, Pay And Well-being

At Carilion Clinic, we understand the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & 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 our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare

Contact Information

Recruiter SARAH BOSWELL

Email: srboswell@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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