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MUSC Health · 14 hours ago

Therapeutic Assistant II

MUSC Health is a leading medical institution seeking a Therapeutic Assistant II to provide patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment program. The role involves orienting new care team members, conducting group sessions, and documenting patient care activities.

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Responsibilities

Orienting new care team members
Conducting group and documenting programming
Obtaining and documenting vital signs
Recording meal percentages
Documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record
Other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager
Assists with orienting new care team members to the unit
Provides assistance to new care team members as needed directing to unit leaders as appropriate
Assist with unit project improvement initiatives
Attending 75% of unit staff meetings

Qualification

Basic Life SupportBehavioral Health ExperienceElectronic Medical RecordManual DexterityCommunication Skills

Required

High School Diploma with at least one year's work experience in behavioral health or a related healthcare field OR Bachelor's degree in human services or closely related field
Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire
Must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers
Safety Care Certification within the orientation period for employment and annually thereafter and biannually for BLS
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams
Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed
Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors
Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions
Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations
Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility
Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Company

MUSC Health

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MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$133M
Key Investors
Armadale Capital
2019-12-19Debt Financing· $133M

Leadership Team

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Erik Summers
Chief Medical Officer
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