Clinical Assistant Training Program
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Job Location:
Plattsburgh, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Current recruitment efforts for the November 10th 2025 cohort are under way!
What is a Clinical Assistant (CA) CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under the direction and supervision of a RN they have the ability to take and record vital signs perform designated tests and collecting patient samples and supporting patients in all activities of daily living. CAs meet patients and their families as they enter the unit welcoming and acclimating them to the unit. CAs interact with unit staff physicians and other hospital department personnel. It is critical that CAs provide timely and accurate communication accurate documentation and maintain a harmonious team oriented customer friendly environment. CAs must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting.
Course Details:
- 6-week full time status equivalent commitment. The Student will not be compensated for any absent days.
- 40 hours per week including every other weekend. 80 hours of class room time and 160 hours of Hands on Learning (Clinical Rotations).
- Week 1-2 Classroom Clinical Assistant Basics at CVPH with exam and PMCS (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations) Training.
- Week 3 6 Clinical Rotations with hands on training experience. Demonstration and written type final exam.
- Must demonstrate competency of all components of current CA competencies and criteria. Must have attended all class room sessions and may not have been absent in excess of 1 day not related to hospitalization COVID diagnosis or death of immediate family member during entire 6-week program.
Upon Completion of Course: Students will have opportunity to bid into any vacant CA position in the Med/Surg Tower (R3- R7). Upon acceptance Students as new employees will be eligible for any sign on bonuses where applicable
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in customer service and people skills preferred.
- As applicable the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.
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About Company
The University of Vermont Health Network is a 4-hospital system serving Vermont and northern New York. We work together to offer high-quality care as close to home as possible.
