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Child Life Specialist,ED

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The Emergency Department Child Life Specialist at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth is responsible for providing essential life experiences and support to patients and families in the health care system.
This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a closely related field, along with completion of a Child Life Internship.
Candidates must become a Certified Child Life Specialist within one year of hire and obtain American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
The position is for the third shift, with standard weekly hours set at 32.
Salary information is not specified in the job description.

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Child Life

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

Summary:

The Emergency Department Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system. The Child Life Specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience.

Qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field
Completion of Child Life Internship required
Certified Child Life Specialist, by exam, within one year of hire
American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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Child Life Specialist,ED