Medical Aide - Cardiology - 40 hours (Days Mon-Fri)

Mount Auburn Hospital•Cambridge, MA

27d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the efficiency of the Invasive Cardiology and Non-Invasive Cardiology by performing a variety of duties associated with the care of cardiac patients, as designated by the Cardiology Manager(s).

Requirements

Read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions, normally acquired through the completion of high school education or equivalent educational preparation.
Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and staff throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital or healthcare-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports patients to and from cardiology testing and procedure areas.
Provides supportive conversation to preoperative patients.
Observes and report unusual findings or changes in patient conditions to the responsible nurse.
Participates in the positioning of anesthetized and non-anesthetized patients.
Performs simple treatments and other routine duties of pre-procedural care, including shave preps of the access and/or surgical site.
Participates in providing a safe, aseptic, and orderly environment for patients in all Cardiology areas as needed.
Handles simple/complex Cardiology equipment. Collects and sets up the equipment needed for procedures.
Performs non-patient, care-oriented duties, including errand running, as directed by the Cardiology Nurse Manager(s).
Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
Assists in the cleaning and preparation of rooms before the start of procedures.
Checks medical/surgical stock supply levels and stock instrument levels. Places orders with Materials Management and resupplies shelves.
Checks and restocks each suite according to established par levels.
Reports broken or missing equipment to the Nurse Manager(s). Coordinates repairs with Engineering or Materials Management.
Makes recommendations for adjustments in supply par levels based on usage.
Works with Materials Management and team leaders with supply procurement including communicating ordering information, receiving logging, and distributing special orders or equipment.