Cardiology Care Assistant

UnityPoint Health•Cedar Rapids, IA

56d

About The Position

The Cardiology Care Assistant functions in support of the Invasive Cardiology procedure lab teams to ensure that the procedure room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Cardiology Care Assistant assists in maintaining department and room turnover and assists with supply maintenance in the department. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.â¯ Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification or obtain within 3 months of hire
Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email
Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique upon completion of orientation
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Call responsibilities may be associated with this position. Operating Room Assistant must remain substance free and within 30 minutes of the facility when fulfilling call obligations

Responsibilities

Participates in team effort to accomplish efficient room turnover per department guidelines and Infection Control Policy which includes but is not limited to: Sweeping/mopping floors
Placing equipment in an orderly fashion
Collecting/distributing clean/soiled linen
Collecting and transporting hazardous waste
Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
Changing bed linens
Obtaining supplies and restocking procedure rooms
Transporting specimens
Opening sterile supplies
Transporting instruments and case carts to/from Sterile Processing
Cleans assigned areas in the departments by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions.
Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and isolation precautions.
Monitoring department schedules to ensure that the the patient arrives on the unit in a timely manner.
Performs linen changes on stretchers and beds
Transfer patient from stretcher or bed to procedure table
Responds to patient needs promptly
Aids other team members as required
Positioning and prepping patients according to guidelines
Applying monitors to the patient