Clinical assistant hematology/oncology unit

In MedSurg 8 Quarterback at Main Campus Quarterback Tower Work schedule will be Full-time on the Evening Night Shift, 3 12 hour shifts per week.

Summary: Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional, and technical staff, and visitors.

Other information: Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries Current BLS certification required

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications: Essential: * Basic Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications: Essential: * High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications: Essential: * 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Patient Care Support or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant ARMA
• Certified Patient Care Technician
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH

Children’s of Alabama's pediatric Hematology / Oncology department proudly serves a diversity of patient populations throughout the Southeastern United States. Patients’ ages typically range from birth through adolescence with a variety of hematological and oncological disorders. The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit has 24 beds and is located in the Quarterback Tower of the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Division prides itself in innovation, teamwork, commitment, compassion, understanding and clinical excellence. This unique acute care department boasts a team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of these incredible children who may be struggling with both health and developmental related issues.

Children’s of Alabama's pediatric Hematology / Oncology Division is recognized as a Center of Excellence in the delivery of progressive therapies to our children struggling with their battle against cancer. The pediatric Hematology / Oncology department provides many professional opportunities for our nurses such as a comprehensive orientation program, continuing education opportunities, mentoring programs, preceptorships and many others. Our nurses are encouraged to grow positively both personally and professionally and mentored in that process.

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