Clinical Aide, PT (Livingston County Residents Only)

Clinical Aide

The work involves responsibility for the performance of non-technical, routine screening tests and procedures in a medical clinic setting. Employees may be responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients requiring use of universal precautions. Employees are placed in frequent, recurring public contact situations and must be able to function both efficiently and courteously. Incumbents may be responsible for clinic set up, organizing supplies, maintaining supply inventory, and pulling files/records. Employees may be required to complete clinical forms, organize medical records, straighten exam rooms, and collect monies according to bill prepared by other clinic staff. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Work is performed under close supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or other higher level clinical employee. A Clinical Aide does related work as assigned.

May collect blood specimen by means of a finger prick; Performs dipstick analysis on urine samples for protein and sugar; Measures patient's height, weight, and head circumference; May operate automatic analyzing machines and record readings; Performs a variety of duties to assure that the clinical facility is clean, sanitary, orderly and properly supplied; Performs routine related clerical duties including the filing of test results, reports and preparation of records; Answers phone and schedules appointments as needed; Performs general clerical duties (type rolodex cards on new patients, record and file lab reports, maintain statistical data, complete CVR's for computer printout and filing); Conducts full inventory as required; Notifies appropriate staff to order supplies as needed; May take blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature with supervision; Performs basic data entry; Transports equipment and supplies from main office to satellite sites; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

Organizational skills; basic computer skills; ability to acquire a working knowledge of basic principles and techniques of simple laboratory procedures and equipment maintenance; ability to understand and follow policies and procedures; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to perform simple repetitive tests with accuracy; ability to lift equipment and clinical supplies up to 25 pounds; ability to get along well with others and to secure cooperation of patients; normal color perception; flexibility; exceptional tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Applicants must meet all requirements described in the following table in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment: Qualification Option # - 1 Training/Education - Possession of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma. General experience - None required. Supervisory experience - N.A. License/Certification - Possession of a valid New York State driver's license. Other requirements - See Special Qualifications below.

Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds. An appropriate driver's license must be maintained throughout employment. A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required. Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes. Clinical Aide - L in all divisions