Cardiology Assistant

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington•Lexington, KY

2d•$17 - $24

About The Position

As a Cardiovascular Assistant, you will support cardiac care by preparing patients, operating cardiovascular and radiologic equipment, and assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician guidance. You will contribute information for interpretation and help ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently while following current standards and protocols. The role requires attention to detail, a commitment to patient safety, and collaboration with the Cath Lab team. You will perform assigned patient-care and administrative tasks in the Heart Institute. Depending on assignment, these may include EKGs, pulse oximetry, vital signs, patient data collection, assisting with stress testing, operating treadmills, fingerstick glucose testing, and TEE probe processing. You may also set up and connect monitoring equipment and assist with procedures under appropriate supervision. Other duties may include managing EKG data and orders, maintaining logs and schedules, facilitating patient check-in and documentation, entering charges, transporting patients, and obtaining supplies and non-narcotic medications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient-care tasks in the Heart Institute, including EKGs, pulse oximetry, vital signs, patient data collection, stress-testing assistance, treadmill operation, fingerstick glucose testing, and TEE probe processing as applicable.
Set up monitors, connect monitoring equipment, and assist with stress testing and other procedures under appropriate supervision.
Manage EKG data in central digital storage, place orders, and complete appropriate tasks in the electronic medical record for non-invasive assignments.
Submit EKGs for interpretation and provide billing data to interpreting physician offices for non-invasive assignments.
Maintain department logs, oxygen tank checklists, daily logs, and other documentation; perform clerical and other assigned tasks.
Support workflow by maintaining schedules, checking in patients, updating log books and department documentation, distributing requisitions, and providing reports or records to other providers as needed.
Enter charges into the hospital billing system when applicable.
Perform procedures according to established department protocols and collaborate with sonographers, department nurses, radiology technicians, and managers to facilitate patient care.
Transport patients in the Heart Institute Procedure Lab, Heart Institute Short Stay, Cath Lab, or EP Lab as delegated by the appropriate supervisor.
Obtain supplies and non-narcotic medications as needed.