Medical University of South Carolina
Child Life Specialist Cardiology
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Job Description Summary
Full‑time Certified Child Life Specialist to serve pediatric cardiology inpatient population, including Cardiac ICU and Cardiac Step‑Down. This is a great opportunity to work in a U.S., News and World Report #1 ranked children's hospital in South Carolina and #4 ranked pediatric cardiology program.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Cost Center CC004545 CHS - CHW Foundation Funds
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health‑24
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Description The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the nationally ranked, #4 Children’s Hospital Cardiac Unit. This specialist provides evidence‑based, developmentally appropriate psychosocial care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital or acquired cardiac conditions. The role focuses on supporting patients and families through extensive hospitalizations, complex procedures, and long‑term care experiences, including those awaiting and recovering from heart transplant.
Key Responsibilities
Psychosocial Support: Conduct individualized assessments and implement therapeutic interventions that promote coping, and resilience, while minimizing Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress.
Preparation and Procedural Support: Prepare patients and families for medical procedures, surgeries, and cardiac interventions using age‑appropriate education, medical play, and coping strategies.
Therapeutic Play: Facilitate developmentally supportive play, creative expression, open‑ended play and socialization opportunities to foster emotional well‑being and maintain a sense of normalcy.
Family‑Centered Care: Provide emotional support, education, and advocacy for families, including siblings, addressing the stress and uncertainty associated with chronic cardiac illness and transplant journeys.
Collaboration and Team Integration: Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, projects and care conferences with physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologist, and Arts and Healing Team.
Education and Mentorship: Educate staff, students, and volunteers on child life practices, developmental needs, and trauma‑informed care for cardiac patients.
Program Development: Contribute to ongoing program growth and quality improvement initiatives within the pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery service lines.
Child Life Team Involvement: Work closely with child life peers on team projects, education, events and donations. Attend and contribute to staff meetings, clinical discussions and team focused programming.
Additional Job Description Education: Child Life Degree required. Master’s preferred or Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Child Life Certification required.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
EEO Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
E‑Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e‑verify/employees
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Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Cost Center CC004545 CHS - CHW Foundation Funds
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health‑24
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Description The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the nationally ranked, #4 Children’s Hospital Cardiac Unit. This specialist provides evidence‑based, developmentally appropriate psychosocial care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital or acquired cardiac conditions. The role focuses on supporting patients and families through extensive hospitalizations, complex procedures, and long‑term care experiences, including those awaiting and recovering from heart transplant.
Key Responsibilities
Psychosocial Support: Conduct individualized assessments and implement therapeutic interventions that promote coping, and resilience, while minimizing Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress.
Preparation and Procedural Support: Prepare patients and families for medical procedures, surgeries, and cardiac interventions using age‑appropriate education, medical play, and coping strategies.
Therapeutic Play: Facilitate developmentally supportive play, creative expression, open‑ended play and socialization opportunities to foster emotional well‑being and maintain a sense of normalcy.
Family‑Centered Care: Provide emotional support, education, and advocacy for families, including siblings, addressing the stress and uncertainty associated with chronic cardiac illness and transplant journeys.
Collaboration and Team Integration: Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, projects and care conferences with physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologist, and Arts and Healing Team.
Education and Mentorship: Educate staff, students, and volunteers on child life practices, developmental needs, and trauma‑informed care for cardiac patients.
Program Development: Contribute to ongoing program growth and quality improvement initiatives within the pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery service lines.
Child Life Team Involvement: Work closely with child life peers on team projects, education, events and donations. Attend and contribute to staff meetings, clinical discussions and team focused programming.
Additional Job Description Education: Child Life Degree required. Master’s preferred or Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Child Life Certification required.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
EEO Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
E‑Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e‑verify/employees
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