Clinical laboratory aide job description

Ashley Treatment Center was founded in 1983 by two visionaries who knew the treatment of drug or alcohol addiction could be designed and effectively delivered in a holistic manner that compassionately considers the whole person and not just the disease. Innovative then, and innovative now, Ashley passionately continues its core mission “To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.” Organizationally strong, the organization rigorously adheres to its guiding principles, ethics, and a culture of excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Clinical Aides will assist the clinical staff with clinical programming and will act as a liaison to the patient community, ensuring patient adherence to the guidelines governing treatment. Clinical Aides will carry out attendance/accountability, behavior management, data input, and other duties. Clinical Aides will provide recovery support services to patients and will be provided the training and education needed to perform this function. Clinical Aides may be required to provide patient transportation whenever clinically appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Accountability

• Follows the proper procedures for taking accurate attendance at scheduled activities.

• Internalizes the patient schedule for each program

• Understands the layout of the Ashley campus (room numbers/locations, offices, building amenities)

• Performs scheduled rounds of the campus.

• Documents lateness/unexcused absences in TIER or via email.

Admission Procedures

• Follows procedures for safely searching new patient luggage

• Follows the “Items to be Held” policy

• Inputs confiscated items into the Personal Effects Form in TIER

• Accurately labeling and maintaining confiscated patient items

• Dons appropriate PPE during luggage searches

• Facilitates “Welcome Tours” for new admissions

• Facilitates new admission orientation and signing of proper consent forms in TIER

• Reviews the Patient Handbook and develops competency in answering questions regarding the content of the Patient Handbook

Behavior Management

• Internalizes the behavioral expectations of the patient community as outlined in the Patient Handbook.

• Understands the responsibilities of the Clinical Aide position in addressing behavioral expectations.

• Addresses behavioral issues in a professional, compassionate manner

• Documents behavioral concerns and observations in the Change of Shift report in an objective, clinical manner

• Communicates behavioral, psychiatric, and/or suicidal patient information to medical and clinical teams

Clinical Programming Duties

• Internalizes clinical goals and structure of each program (Primary, PRP, Relapse, EA)

• Serves as a function of Interdisciplinary Team

• Facilitates community topic groups, mutual support groups, discussion groups.

• Develops competency in assisting the clinical program as needed

• Operates A/V equipment in all lecture halls

• Develops competency in documenting clinical concerns in a clinical support role

• Participates in clinical interventions when needed

• Participates in department Strategic Planning sessions

Safety and Security

• Participates in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training

• Practices proper radio etiquette

• Assists Safety and Security Manager during emergency drills

• Internalizes the department’s role during Code Red, Code Blue, Dr. Armstrong, Active Shooter, Code White, and/or any other emergency

• Safely Utilizes golf carts for patient transport Follows Standard Operating Procedures of the department as outlined in the CA Manual

• Participates in monthly clinical in-services and any additional clinical trainings/educational sessions as outlined in the PSS Training Program

Patient Recovery Support

• Effectively serves the patient population, including but not limited to active listening, ACA/AMA blocking, de-escalation, advocacy, resource brokering, and accountability.

• Adheres to the Patient Rights and Responsibilities

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services preferred.

• A valid driver’s license with clean driving record required

• CPR/BLS certification required

• If an alumnus of Ashley, must be 1-year post discharge, 2 years preferred

• Prior experience working in SUD or behavioral health setting strongly preferred

• Recovery Coach and/or CPRS certification preferred

• Crisis Intervention/de-escalation training/experience preferred

• Ability to maintain calm within the patient community during any emergency or drill

• Working knowledge and acceptance of multiple pathways to recovery (12-step, Peer Recovery, SMART, etc.)

• Demonstrates current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to recovery and wellness

• Ability to sets clear boundaries with patients

• Speaks and acts in an ethical manner

• Excellent customer service skills

• Knowledge of SUD treatment language and documentation expectations

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

☒May need to work untraditional work hours such as weekends, evenings, observed holidays, and nights.

☒This is an essential or critical position which will require reporting to work as defined by the business needs of Ashley, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiovascular and peripheral systems of patients to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disorders in the Cardiac Cath and EP Labs. Provides quality patient care to patients undergoing invasive procedures. Prepares patient for test and explains procedures. Assists in conducting tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular systems, using a variety of specialized electronic test equipment and recording devices. Processes all required paperwork, has knowledge of all supplies and the contents of each stockroom. Assists in training staff and students.

Effectively communicates with patients, family, and other health care team members. Keeps patient and family members abreast of patient's progress. Demonstrates strong interpersonal relationship skills in interacting with co-workers, leadership, and other health care workers. Promotes teamwork.

Monitors and records patient's blood pressure and EKG during procedures, notifying physician of changes. Circulates during invasive procedures. Circulating duties to include patient education, alleviating fears, monitoring patient's condition, treating patient under physician direction, and assisting scrub person and physician. Properly documents case events. Scrubs and functions as first assistant to physician performing invasive procedure.

Properly operates and calibrates interventional imaging equipment, single and biplane units. Responsible for operating specialty equipment. Maintains currency of annual competencies. Maintains emergency equipment including oxygen, airways, ambu bags, suction equipment, temporary pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator.

Scrubs and acts as first assistant to physician performing invasive procedure. Exhibits knowledge of sterile technique and of supplies and equipment used. Practices the principles of sterile technique during invasive procedures. Practices departmental guidelines in room turnover, including proper cleaning of equipment and work surfaces, and waste removal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered as ARRT with CI credential with one year experience OR RCIS with one year experience OR RCIS obtained within 18 months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Graduate of accredited school of radiologic technology OR Graduate of accredited school of cardiovascular technology. Education requirement may be waived for a technologist who obtained the RCIS credential prior July 2013, based on Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) bylaws changes. Able to wear lead aprons and stand for 80% of work time. BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Founded in 1921, Straub Clinic & Hospital is a fully integrated nonprofit health care system with a 159-bed tertiary care hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With more than 300 employed or contracted physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with expert diagnoses and treatments for more than 30 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, women's health, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region's only multi-disciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as pioneering minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement. In 2010, the American Heart Association recognized Straub in three areas of excellence: Coronary Artery Disease (Gold Award), Heart Failure (Silver Award) and Heart Attack (Bronze Award).

Straub Kaneohe is proud to offer the best in medical care at a convenient, close-to-home location for Kaneohe residents. Our services at the Kaneohe Family Health Center include: diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury for infants, children, adolescents and adults; periodic physical examinations for children and adults; complete obstetrics/gynecology and family planning services; lab testing and on-site X-ray; dietary and health education counseling and mammography.

You could gain valuable first-hand clinical operations and health care experience as a Clinic Aide in the Internal Medicine department at Straub Kaneohe. In this role you would serve as a nursing assistant who performs routine tasks ranging from monitoring supplies to administering health care to patients of all ages to supporting departmental staff. We are looking for someone diligent and motivated, who enjoys learning in a fast-paced clinical environment and shares our commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i's people.

_*Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Vaccination Mandate, all health care workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.*_
**Work Schedule:** Day - 8 Hours

**Work Type:** Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ILWU

**Exempt:** No

**Minimum Qualifications:** Nurse aide or medical assistant certificate showing successful completion of courses for a nurse assistant or medical assistant training program; completion of a fundamentals course from an accredited school of Nursing (name of nursing school and completion of fundamentals course); Military Corpsman certificate; EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or MICT (Mobile Intensive Care Technician) certificate; A Registered Nurse/Medical Doctor license or graduate certificate from a college in a foreign country. Current American Heart Association Heart Saver - AED CPR card. And Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.

**Preferred Qualifications:** Completion of medical terminology course.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

**Position** Clinic Aide - Kaneohe, Internal Medicine

**Category** Medical Support Staff

**Employment Type** Employee

**Location** Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI