Child Life Specialist
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Sanford Health the largest rural health system in the United States is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland.
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8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Salary Range: $23.00 - $34.50 $5000 Sign-On bonus with a commitment!Union Position:
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Focus on helping children and families cope with medical experiences in an outpatient environment. Provide emotional support education and coping strategies to pediatric patients and their families during medical visits procedures and ongoing treatment plans.Job Description
Help children and families cope with the anxiety fear or stress related to medical visits procedures or diagnoses. Utilize expert knowledge of child development family systems theories and the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children to establish appropriate interventions to alleviate distress. Prepare children for exams and procedures using developmentally appropriate explanations while supporting families by explaining medical processes offering guidance and advocating for the childs emotional and developmental needs within the healthcare team. Understands special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions with expertise in the use of play activities in a healthcare environment. Normalize the clinic environment through familiar child-friendly interactions using distraction techniques during procedures and medical visits. Work closely with physicians nurses social workers and other healthcare staff communicating patient needs and coping plans to the care team.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Child Life Child Development Human Development or related field required. Completion of Child Life internship required.Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred. Experience working with pediatric population in a therapeutic setting desired.
Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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About Company
Marshfield Clinic is a health care system with over 50 locations in northern, central, and western Wisconsin. Marshfield Clinic Don't just live. Shine.
