Cardiac Services Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cardiac Services Assistant assists the Cardiac and Vascular Staff with patient care activities; transports patients; performs specific cleaning and maintenance; provides assistance in lab turnover between patient cases; takes vital signs and obtains other patient data.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, and hospital bed with assistance as needed.

3. *Performs pre-procedure preparations.

4. *Uses sterile technique to setup sterile tables for patient procedures.

5. Assists in lab room setup, pre- and post-procedure.

6. Obtains and documents cardiology database information as requested or delegated.

7. Completes computer input of implantable devices.

8. *Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family.

9. *Interacts with patient/family with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds; provides information to patients and families which reduces anxiety and conveys an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity, and caring.

10. Advances work knowledge by seeking ongoing development opportunities.

11. *Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the unit.

12. *Assists with the restocking of supplies, cleanliness and storage of unit equipment.

13. Periodically accesses drug/contrast storage areas to perform principal job functions.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of cardiac invasive and non-invasive patient procedures.

2. Knowledge of sterile technique and general hospital processes and patient procedures.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

7. Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and customer/patient safety.

8. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment related to changing patient needs including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying.

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse patient populations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior health care experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Occasionally required to team lift and move patients who can weigh up to 420 pounds. Will be required to lift some heavy packages - up to 60 pounds. May stand for long periods up to 7.5 hours during regular shift wearing protective lead shielding, eye protection and sterile regalia. Potentially severe hazards, as may be exposed to communicable diseases, radiation and chemicals. May be subjected to disagreeable odors on a regular basis. Will be subjected to potentially stressful conditions involving critically ill patients and the interpersonal relationships of coworkers. OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Category I - will be required to practice Universal Precautions. May be subjected to the behaviors of combative or confused patients. Regular exposure to latex.