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Ascension

Child Life Specialist- Cardiac Care Services

Ascension, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Child Life Specialist - Cardiac Care Services Location & Facility

Hospital: Dell Children's Medical Center

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Cardiac ICU, Stepdown, etc.

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, rotating shifts

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long‑term & short‑term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the health care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during a pediatric patient's illness and hospitalization.

Supply a caring and secure atmosphere for patients and their families in pediatrics.

Collaborate with the health care team to plan appropriate interventions.

Develop and/or participate in outreach and educational activities to teach families, staff, and the community about issues and services related to ill and hospitalized children.

Maintain proper education to continue with professional development.

Requirements

Child Life Professional obtained within 12 months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Additional Preferences This child life specialist will provide emotionally safe care for pediatric patients and their families in both inpatient and outpatient settings including the cardiac ICU and stepdown units, presurgical appointments, and cardiovascular clinics. The position is primarily days, with some evenings and weekends required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well‑being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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