Musician-Ambient

Job Category:

Behavioral Health, Counseling, and Clergy

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Creates a calm and healing environment of care through the use of music in various non-clinical environments, using the inherent healing elements of music and sound to enhance the environment for visitors and staff at NGMC. Provides music to help comfort and encourage visitors and staff of NGMC hospitals in common areas. In addition, the musician provides therapeutic music sessions to help support clinical staff working throughout the hospital. Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Must be enrolled in a Therapeutic Music Training and Certification program recognized by the National Therapeutic Music Standards Board. The Ambient Musician must achieve certification as a Live Therapeutic Musician within one year of employment.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma
• Minimum Experience: At least 5 years of formal lessons, at least 4 years of collaborative ensemble experience such as orchestras, choirs, chamber groups, etc. At least 3 years of experience of public performance such as weddings, funerals, church, private functions.
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Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Student in a Bachelor's program at institution of higher learning majoring or minoring in music or exceptionally proficient on acoustic instrument.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in a hospital or medical setting. Clinical research training/experience.
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Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exhibit proficiency and sensitivity on at least one instrument.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Wide ranging musical repertoire.
• Resiliency and adaptability.
  
  

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provide healing music to visitors and staff in public spaces at NGMC Hospitals
• Act as an ambassador of the Live Therapeutic Music department (part of the Puckett Center for Spiritual Care) to visitors and staff of NGMC Hospitals
• Provides emotional care to visitors and staff of NGMC hospitals when appropriate.
• Provide comfort via music to patients and staff as directed.
• Provides own instrument.
• Is able to transport, carry, move, and set up own instrument and accessory equipment quickly and without assistance at multiple campuses.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, and medical personnel, demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families.
• Accepts direction from supervisors and clinical staff.
• Works without supervision when necessary.
• Maintains an open line of communication with other staff, volunteers, and families.
• Is able to play four hours per work day without discomfort. Comfortable improvising as needed.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: light, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving
  
  

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.