Cardiology Care Assistant at UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, Basic Life Support, Equipment Maintenance, Room Turnover, Supply Management, Transporting Patients, Monitoring Schedules, Responding to Patient Needs, Using Personal Protective Equipment, Cleaning Procedures, Handling Hazardous Waste, Operating Room Procedures, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills

Industry

Description

Overview 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. 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. Responsibilities Clinical Excellence//Departmental Support 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. Patient Care Performs assigned patient care duties as needed and/or delegated to, which may include: Monitoring department schedules to ensure that the patient arrives on the unit in a timely manner. Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed 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 Qualifications High school diploma or equivalentMust 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

The Cardiology Care Assistant supports the Invasive Cardiology procedure lab teams by ensuring a safe procedure room environment and proper equipment functionality. Responsibilities include maintaining room turnover, assisting with supply maintenance, and performing various patient care duties.