Cardiac Services Assistant-East
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.
Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient / family.6.
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.7.
Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the unit.8.
Assists with the restocking of supplies, cleanliness and storage of unit equipment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior health care experience preferred.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
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