Description
Essential Functions :
- The Clinical Assistant properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
- Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Assists with Point of Care laboratory testing following successful competency training.
- Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance / ordering as directed.
- Assists with scheduling follow up care as ordered / directed.
- Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
- Assists the medical imaging department to perform limited x-ray exams following successful competency training.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required :
Certifications - Within 60 days of hire, Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred :
Education - High School Diploma / GED Equivalent in General Studies
Education - 80 hours of initial training in radiation safety, positioning, image review
Certifications - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Physical Requirements : Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and / or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and / or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.
Job Category
Nursing
Job Family
Nursing Support
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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.