What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab Attendant /Transporter (Full-Time, 4 10's) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Cath Lab Attendant reports to the Cardiovascular Services Manager. This position is responsible maintaining environmental sanitation within the Cardiovascular Services area, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining inventory for the department.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Assist department and clinical staff with retrieving supplies, specimens, and medications, as needed
- Assist the clinical staff within the Cath Lab and EP lab by positioning patients, as needed
- Ensure department inventory is ordered and stock supplies
- Transport patients to various areas of the medical center
- Transport and store non-controlled medications
- Communicate with coworkers, patient, patient families, and other staff in an effective and friendly manner
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certifications: BLS, required.
- Experience: Previous experience with patient care such as nursing assistant, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position has exposure to radiation, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.