Per Diem - Clinical Assistant, Medical/Surgical ICU

The Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) provides post-surgical care for children and young adults, following general surgery, transplantation, neurosurgery, craniofacial reconstruction, orthopedic surgery and trauma. Our MISCU has one of the highest volume pediatric intensive care units in the U.S. and is one of the largest extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers. Key Responsibilities:Providing care to patients with life-threatening/potentially life-threatening conditions which are complex, progressive and rapidly changing medically, surgically and traumatically for patients ranging in age from newborn to early-adulthood.Collecting, verifying and recording required information according to established procedures and instructions.Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.Obtaining records, files and/or results for appointments and entering related information on appropriate computer systems.Assisting clinician during examinations (i.e. obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of clinic).Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.Availability to work 4 shifts in a 6-week period including 2 evening or night shifts and 2 weekends shifts.Minimum QualificationsEducation:A HS Diploma or equivalent.Experience:1-year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.The ability to: exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies and relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees.Good communication skills.The ability to work on a team.