Cardiology Assistant

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

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.

Working Conditions

• Ability to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.  Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds with frequent
• lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.  Is able to push stretcher/wheelchair with average adult patient.  Is able to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling or kneeling.  Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction.  Ability to run in emergency situations.  Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner.  Must have ability to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips. This individual may be exposed to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material and may be required to wear common protective or safety equipment.
• Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Medium work load.
• This position requires contact with others including the patients, physicians, coworkers, team members and visitors. There may be times when there is interaction with another person that may be angry or aggressive and help to solve the situation may require requesting assistance of a more qualified individual. Communication may come in the form of electronic mail, face to face, telephone or letters/memos. This individual may be responsible as a team member to answer the department telephone and work in groups or teams.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.  Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.  Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.