Cath Lab Assistant

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 WORK SHIFT: Monday - Friday: 7:30a - 4:00p JOB SUMMARY: Person will act as a support in the technical and clinical operations in the Cath Lab, CVO, and Cardiology. Duties include, but not limited to: Transporting patients, stocking rooms, assisting with inventory control, cleaning room in between cases, cleaning equipment, housekeeping duties, clerical duties, and performing EKG’s. This position requires a high amount of close patient contact throughout the day in order to provide needed assistance to the Cath Lab staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess excellent customer service skills
Must demonstrate self-direction in work projects
Must have positive team building attitude
Able to work flexible hours
Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off
Must possess good physical health.
Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
Lifting up to 20 pounds is required.
Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.