Cardiology Assistant

at  DCH Health System

Overview:
Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the Cardiology Assistant performs clerical duties of the unit and administers routine services in the caring for patients including the transport of patients, cleaning and any other duties appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation of rooms, patient areas and stretchers for receiving patients.
• Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission and discharge procedures.
• Assists patient with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices).
• Assists with transporting patients to and from the department when requested.
• Reports (and when appropriate, records) any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
• Aware of safety precautions as they relate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups of patients, specifically during patient transportation.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by:
• emptying trash receptacles between cases;
• emptying laundry hampers between cases;
• sweeping and mopping floors between cases;
• cleaning the table and attachments and adding a fresh sheet to the
• table between cases;
• monitoring the other trash receptacles and disposes throughout the department- emptying dirty linen card as needed;
• monitoring general cleanliness of department.
• Attends inservice education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Seeks to fulfill departmental performance expectations in quality and safety.
• Performs duties and responsibilities according to DCH policies, procedures and organization.
• Considers all relevant information in order to make the most informed decision; demonstrates sound judgment and decision making skills by consistently choosing the most appropriate course of action as observed by manager.
• Maintains a personal appearance that is neat, clean and professional and complies with DCH and department dress codes.
• Able to respond and assist with CPR, Code 10, Fire and disaster situations according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
• Properly identifies patients at all stages of care.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience preferred. Excellent customer service skills preferred. Must be able to read, write legible, speak and comprehend English.

• Assists in preparation of rooms, patient areas and stretchers for receiving patients.
• Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission and discharge procedures.
• Assists patient with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices).
• Assists with transporting patients to and from the department when requested.
• Reports (and when appropriate, records) any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
• Aware of safety precautions as they relate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups of patients, specifically during patient transportation.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by:
• emptying trash receptacles between cases;
• emptying laundry hampers between cases;
• sweeping and mopping floors between cases;
• cleaning the table and attachments and adding a fresh sheet to the
• table between cases;
• monitoring the other trash receptacles and disposes throughout the department- emptying dirty linen card as needed;
• monitoring general cleanliness of department.
• Attends inservice education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Seeks to fulfill departmental performance expectations in quality and safety.
• Performs duties and responsibilities according to DCH policies, procedures and organization.
• Considers all relevant information in order to make the most informed decision; demonstrates sound judgment and decision making skills by consistently choosing the most appropriate course of action as observed by manager.
• Maintains a personal appearance that is neat, clean and professional and complies with DCH and department dress codes.
• Able to respond and assist with CPR, Code 10, Fire and disaster situations according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
• Properly identifies patients at all stages of care.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned