Clinical Associate - 9 CST ICU - FT

Clinical Associate - 9 CST ICU - FT (Open)Here is an opportunity to thrive and bring your valuable skills to life within a setting known for providing the best quality care to patients. As a clinical associate, you will provide basic clinical services to patients and clerical support to the unit health-care team.9 CST ICU consists of 12 beds serving patients 18 and older. Our critical care nurses practice in a setting where patients require complex ongoing assessment, multiple therapies and interventions. The unit comprised mostly of patients with illness/injury resulting from acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, life threatening arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. The unit also absorbs acute admissions for medical diagnoses requiring critical care needs, allowing the nursing team to maintain a diverse competency skill set. 9 CST ICU is the backup unit for nonoperative stroke patients.This position is full time, working the day shift with every other weekend and rotating holidaysA $7,500 sign-on bonus is available when external candidate meets applicable guidelines.Responsibilities include:Welcomes and assists patients and visitors with registration.May assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.May review medical records for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes.Cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.Transports patients, supplies specimens and equipment within the facility.May assist with chart audits.May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients.May participate in the sitter processInteracts with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.Answers incoming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls as needed and takes messages.Provides scheduling coverage support for department/unit staff scheduling, including back up coverage.Operates and maintains general office equipment. Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.Serves as a resource for department/unit software system.Monitors cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and performs safety/environmental rounds.Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance in unit.Please note - employee must attend mandatory orientation classes during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks of employment. All classes require to be in person except for 2 online classes.Education: High school graduate or GED.Experience: noneLicensure, certification, and/or registration: none unless the following:Critical Access Area - Certified Nursing Assistant is required.Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills. Must be organized and self-motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.Compensation Range: $18.70 - $26.18Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.Recruiter: SARAH BOSWELLRecruiter Email: View email address on click.appcast.io more information, contact the HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.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. Carillion Clinic