Cath Lab Assistant

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Cath Lab Assistant (Full Time)','Full-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','Full Time','Full Time','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-HOUSTON-ST. LUKE'S','','!*!Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center A quaternary care facility that is home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a world-class cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD–consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best in Cardiovascular Services & Heart Surgery.The first hospital in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award four consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s is home to three freestanding community emergency centers (Holcombe, Pearland, and San Felipe) offering adult and pediatric care–treating more than 51,000 patients annually.The hospital holds a collaborative partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and affiliations with The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston), Houston Baptist University, and Prairie View A&M University.Position SummaryPerforms selected tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, and cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN or technical staff. Under the supervision of the RN or technical staff, independently scrubs during diagnostic procedures and Operates radiological and other ancillary equipment used during cath lab procedures. Performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures within the guidelines of training. Provides assistance in pre and post catheterization patient care, transporting, transferring and lifting patients. Performs cleaning Functions in the patient care area. is under the direct supervision of the Senior Cardiac Cath RN/Technologist.','!*!Minimum Job Qualifications Minimum Education: Must be either EMT-basic or EMT intermediate certified; CPR certificationMinimum years in field prior to employment: Two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting providing patient carePosition Responsibilities1. Utilizes equipment in department appropriately2. Scrubs during routine diagnostic procedures3. Transports all patients from other units to the cardiac catheterization laboratory while maintaining a safe environment. Monitor patient’s vital signs and provide emotional support during transportation4. Assists in cleaning procedure rooms in a timely manner to facilitate rapid turnover5. Performs routine patient preparations6. Displays basic patient assessment skills and notifies nurse or physician as patient condition warrants.7. Provides emotional support to patients8. Provides patient teaching based on the patient teaching plan9. Exhibits a basic knowledge base of cardiovascular diseases10. Completes clinical supply inventory, ensuring that each room is complete with the appropriate level of supplies required to perform procedures11. Applies telephone etiquette12. Maintains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCLS). Assists in appropriate therapy during emergency situations. Is familiar with the emergency cart and checks the cart per departmental policy. Helps to restock the ER cart and other supplies in the room daily13. Attends continuing education classes/in-services to remain abreast of new technology devices and procedures in invasive cardiology. May assist in orientation of new staff members to the cath lab14. Participates in departmental TQL plan15. On-call participation is required upon completion of orientation16. Must be willing to work over-time as required17. Will perform other duties as assigned to enhanced patient care and efficiency Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities1. Must pass St. Luke’s Health System basic ECG dysrhythmia course2. Orientation must be completed within two months from acceptance of this position','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0144125','CHI St. Luke's Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center','Cath Lab Assistant (Full Time)

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