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Certified Child Life Specialist - Tucson, United States - Banner Health
Description
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Child Life Specialists-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Find your path in health care.
We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this challenge.
If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.
As a Certified Child Life Specialist, you will be responsible for working with patients' birth to 21 years of age.
Shift schedule: 5, 8 hour shifts weekdays, 8am-4:30pm.
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.
Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients.
The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report.The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence.
The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.POSITION SUMMARY
This position addresses the unique developmental needs of children from birth to 18 years of age, and their families, to reduce the stress accompanying hospitalization by providing child-friendly, family-centered care.
CORE FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field, and a completed Child Life internship supervised by a CCLS.
Requires Professional Child Life Certification, or eligibility for Certification. Those without current Child Life Certification will be required to obtain Certification within one year of hire.
BSS applicants must present a current Child Life Certification to be eligible for a BSS position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a requirement of the job.
The incumbent must possess strong skills in the following areas: growth and development, play and activities, the learning process, coping, assessment, interventions to prevent emotional trauma, collaboration with other health professionals, and a basic understanding of children's illnesses and medical terminology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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