Cardiology Care Assistant

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Cardiology Care Assistant to support Invasive Cardiology procedure labs. It is a 40-hour week with 5 eight-hour days from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The role focuses on patient safety, equipment readiness, and efficient room turnover. Responsibilities include patient transport, linen changes, and assisting with supply maintenance while complying with infection control policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess current BLS certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email.
• Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique upon orientation.
• Call responsibilities may be associated with this position; stay available and substance-free.

Responsibilities

• Maintains room turnover and equipment readiness for invasive cardiology procedures.
• Transports patients and supplies; assists with moving equipment and linen as needed.
• Performs patient care tasks and positions patients according to guidelines.
• Adheres to infection control and standard precautions within the lab environment.

Skills

BLS certification

Microsoft Office

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Electrophysiology
• Shift: 40 hours / week; 5 x 8 hour days from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
• Job ID: 189310

Overview

The Cardiology Care Assistant functions in support of the Invasive Cardiology procedure lab teams to ensure that the procedure room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Cardiology Care Assistant assists in maintaining department and room turnover and assists with supply maintenance in the department.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence//Departmental Support

• Participates in team effort to accomplish efficient room turnover per department guidelines and Infection Control Policy which includes but is not limited to:
  • Sweeping/mopping floors
  • Placing equipment in an orderly fashion
  • Collecting/distributing clean/soiled linen
  • Collecting and transporting hazardous waste
  • Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
  • Changing bed linens
  • Obtaining supplies and restocking procedure rooms
  • Transporting specimens
  • Opening sterile supplies
  • Transporting instruments and case carts to/from Sterile Processing
• Cleans assigned areas in the departments by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions.
• Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and isolation precautions.

Patient Care

• Performs assigned patient care duties as needed and/or delegated to, which may include:
  • Monitoring department schedules to ensure that the patient arrives on the unit in a timely manner.
  • Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
  • Performs linen changes on stretchers and beds
  • Transfer patient from stretcher or bed to procedure table
  • Responds to patient needs promptly
  • Aids other team members as required
  • Positioning and prepping patients according to guidelines
  • Applying monitors to the patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
  Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification or obtain within 3 months of hire
• Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email
• Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique upon completion of orientation
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Call responsibilities may be associated with this position. Operating Room Assistant must remain substance free and within 30 minutes of the facility when fulfilling call obligations