Location: Stamford,CT, USA
Stamford Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join our GI Services - Tully Center!
The clinical assistant provides compassionate and effective care to patients in the outpatient Endoscopy setting. Responsibilities include assisting with department specific related duties, being observant of patients responses to interventions, providing nourishment and contributing to the education process for patients and their families. The clinical assistant also supports patient during discharge ensuring a safe transition to their vehicle, all under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff.
Schedule: Full Time, day shift, Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm.
Mobility is necessary to provide patient care. Physical effort is required to assist patients with transfer and ambulation, which may involve lifting, pushing and pulling patients. Hearing within normal range is necessary in order to properly conduct assessments. Must be able to endure prolonged periods of standing and walking. This position may perform occasional EKG preferred but not required.
About Stamford Health
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community's most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.
PERKS:
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
* 403b that includes employer contribution and match
* Wellness programs
* Paid Time Off accruals
* Employee recognition programs
* Tuition reimbursement
* Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
* Discounts to restaurants, theatre, spas, hotels, attractions, and gyms
* On-site concierge service and more!
Required Skills:
1) Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
2) Must have one of the following:
* Certified from a CNA program
* Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs' as part of clinical rotations
* A graduate of a foreign nursing program
* A graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)
3) Heart Saver or equivalent required
* We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.