Per Diem Medical Clinical Associate-CVI GP1C Nursing-Mount Sinai Hospital-Day

Through the performance of a variety of technical and routine tasks, the Medical Clinical Associate contributes to patient care in an ambulatory setting, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and within the policies of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Hospital.

1.Assists in patient care by performing the following: Obtains and records vital signs. Collects and processes blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens.

2.Reports changes in patient parameters or unusual values to the Registered Professional Nurse or physician.

3.Provides assistance with procedures such as stocking exam rooms with appropriate supplies.

4.Assists in the collection of screening data, i.e., personal data, chief complaints, past, present, family and social history. Collects specimens for selected tests that assist with diagnosis treatment: urine pregnancy tests, throat cultures, and hemocult.

5.Participates with follow-up of abnormal lab data as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse or physician. Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control, including the use of protective gear.

6.Assists with the procurement of equipment and supplies.

7.Orients patients to ambulatory clinic policies and procedures.               

8. Reports all problems to Clinical Nurse Manager.          

9.Maintains competence in various tasks, skills, concepts and functions.

10. Attends JCAHO and mandatory inservice and educational programs within the department and hospital.

11.Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and practices.

12.Participates actively in unit based interdisciplinary meetings.

13.Participates in projects and programs carried out within the department.

14.Adheres to The Mount Sinai Hospital dress code.

15.Assists with the preparation and maintenance of medical records.

16.Participates in the continuous quality improvement activities of the unit.

17.Assists in the operational functioning of the unit by insuring inventory needs of equipment and supplies.

19. Locates resources and information for patients and family.       

• High school Diploma
• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Prefer experience in a medical office or acute care setting.