Cardiovascular and EP Lab Attendant

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 22.21 - 33.31HOURLY

General Summary:

The Cardiovascular (CV) and EP Lab Attendant performs very specific technical tasks and duties unique to the Cardiovascular and EP Lab, under the supervision of the Cardiovascular and EP Lab Supervisor/designee. The CV and EP Lab Attendant assists in the provision of indirect patient care by maintaining asepsis of the surgical environment and by assisting the professional staff with related surgical preparation duties, which are technically involved and require in-depth training and ongoing in-servicing.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains a safe, comfortable, confidential, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards for Joint Commission, and Infection Control, including sensitivity to individual patient comfort and privacy through verbal and non-verbal
2. Maintains a sanitized and organized surgical environment through direct performance and training: a. Performs an organized and thorough cleaning of procedure rooms and all soiled equipment. b. Performs room turnover quickly and efficiently to comply with goals for Turnover times established in the CV and EP Labs. c. Maintains cleanliness of all areas to promote continuity in the CV and EP Lab environment. d. Properly uses and cares for equipment daily in accordance with standards. e. Monitors and maintains all areas to ensure the best of cleanliness and order as possible f. Check and stock scrub sink areas each day and labs, and as needed throughout the day. g. Proper set up, use, and disposal of sharps containers. h. Ensures all cleaning logs are complete.
3. Supports CV and EP team by assisting in daily care of patients, applying appropriate standards and practices related to proper body mechanics for safe handling of patients and to ensure a safe transfer and transport. a. Assists with transporting patients to and from the CV and EP labs and respective areas. b. Assists in times of emergency and in times of urgent care needs. c. Assists staff with moving equipment and positioning devices relative to procedure/patient needs.
4. Demonstrates ability to organize daily assignments efficiently to ensure completion of all assigned tasks. a. Prepares equipment for assigned tasks appropriately. b. Maintains an organized supply area for cleaning items/equipment, including scrub sink supplies. c. Ensures availability of all necessary supplies to perform duties, including linens and scrub clothing. d. Assists in preparing post-op beds/stretchers to facilitate post-op transfers. e. Collaborates with Resource Management and CV and EP lab Supervisor to order supplies necessary for assigned duties, using cost efficient measures.
5. Communicates relevant information to Supervisor/designee and other team members appropriately. a. Responds and reports to phone calls and assignments promptly and professionally. b. Works as a team and with courtesy toward all coworkers. c. Keeps the supervisor apprised of destinations when required to leave the assigned unit
6. Demonstrates competence in sterilization, cleaning and maintenance for equipment and instruments in CV and EP Labs.
7. Performs duties related to safety on the unit daily. a. Performs routine checks on all electrical cords on equipment for preventative maintenance. b. Performs routine checks on table pads, arm boards, and device pads to ensure integrity, reporting defective or worn items
8. Demonstrates dependability and commitment in contributions toward patient care by: a. Meeting and monitoring time frames for assigned tasks, room turnover, and duties. b. Keeps track of progress in rooms to ensure immediate availability to expedite turnover and transfer. c.
9. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, standards of care, and actively demonstrates understanding and commitment to the performance improvement plan, organizational Safety and Infection Control guidelines at all times: a. Wears appropriate protective gear at all times, in accordance with OSHA and Infection Prevention Standards. b. Handles and disposes of all non-hazardous and bio-hazardous waste appropriately. c. Reports safety concerns immediately. d. Maintains employee medical services requirements.
10. Demonstrates the value in personal and professional growth and education. a. All annual mandatory education requirements are completed per expectations. b. Demonstrates consistent competence in all assigned duties, tasks, and in use of all assigned equipment. c. Assesses
11. Demonstrates the ability to incorporate current concepts into their daily practice. a. Participates in committees, shared governance, Magnet initiatives, projects and work groups to support advancement in clinical practice. b. Participates in staff meetings, case conferences and
12. All other duties as assigned, within the scope of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
  
• Credential(s): Basic Life Support
  
• Experience: Required : Prior operating room attendant, nursing assistant, Central Supply and/or Environmental Services experience in a Hospital.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education:
• Credential(s): Certified Nursing Assistant
  
• Experience: Preferred : Prior operating room attendant, nursing assistant, Central Supply and/or Environmental Services experience in a hospital. Experience in training others; experience in floor care.

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