GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cardiac Services Assistant assists the Cardiac and Vascular Staff with patient care activities; transports patients; performs specific cleaning and maintenance; provides assistance in lab turnover between patient cases; takes vital signs and obtains other patient data.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, and hospital bed with assistance as needed.

3. *Performs pre-procedure preparations.

4. *Uses sterile technique to setup sterile tables for patient procedures.

5. *Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family.

6. *Interacts with patient/family with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds; provides information to patients and families which reduces anxiety and conveys an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity, and caring.

7. *Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the unit.

8. *Assists with the restocking of supplies, cleanliness and storage of unit equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior health care experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.