Cardiopulmonary Tech Assistant

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health's Cardiac Diagnostic Outpatient Clinic seeks a Nursing Aide to provide essential basic patient care and support. You will assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transport, while maintaining patient comfort and safety within cardiology procedures.

Under RN supervision, you will handle clerical tasks, scheduling, and data collection, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient workflow for high-quality cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; basic reading/writing required.
• Nurse Aide Certification (CDPH) required for hire after June 1998.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care activities according to age and development.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Answer call lights and respond to patient needs promptly.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with ambulation and transportation as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient care areas and equipment.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

BLS Healthcare Provider

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Department:Cardiac Diagnostic Outpatient ClinicWorks under the supervision of the Cardiology Supervisor/Director. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the department. Performs routine clerical functions not limited to scheduling, patient registration, answering telephones, data collection, or word processing. Assists with the efficient flow of patients through departments while focusing on the delivery of quality care. Performance is not limited to manipulating logistics, assisting with the ambulation of patients, or basic patient prep. Promotes and supports a positive work environment by exercising productive communication.Answers telephone in a professional manner and addresses or directs the call to the appropriate person.Schedules and reschedules inpatient/outpatient procedures as needed, appropriately ensuring physicianavailability. Also, assists Respiratory and Sleep Medicine with scheduling.Confirms appointments and prepares and distributes department daily schedule up to 48 hours inadvance to staff as needed.Obtains and confirms authorizations and written orders are accurate with appropriate physician signatureand requests updates as needed.Responds to SharePoint requests within 15 minutes.Welcomes patient upon arrival using AIDETS.Pre/Registers patient in Meditech obtaining accurate demographic information, personal documentation,valid written order and scans into or updates EMR accordingly. Ensures patient procedures are onappropriate schedules.Performs e-sign and ensures COA and Facesheet transfers to Notes.Provides patient with general procedure information/instructions, refers to clinical staff appropriately.If appropriate, provides clinical staff with feedback regarding the patient’s ability to ambulate.Maintains CWS/Outlook schedules/Calendars by scheduling vendors and anesthesia (Cath Lab),monthly staff meeting or peer reviews, and other meetings or events pertinent to department flow (Holidays, PM’s).Utilizes PACS to transmit and print/burn CD’s of imaging studies.Prepares Peripheral and Electrophysiology reports and hemodynamic logs and reports for 3rd partycoding (MAMI).Assumes active role and assists with data collection/organization in the quality improvement processes.Supports and promotes a positive inter-departmental work environment.Assists in review of Cath Lab hemodynamic procedure logs for equipment and billing accuracy.Assist with patient flow to include ambulation of patient or assisting patient with un/dressing.Assists with the efficient use of resources by aiding with the cleaning of rooms or patient prep.Assists with verifying and expediting charges and billing corrections within 3 business days for Cardiac Wellness Center and CDOC.Maintains department competency grid.Maintains and records department procedure statistics.Assists with the submission of Medicare month end reports (Cardiac Wellness Center).Provides support to parallel departments as needed. (Cardiology/Wellness/CDOC/Cath Lab/Sleep Center/RT).Performs other duties as assigned.Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American heart Association standards. New hires and transfers have up to 6 months from date of hire/transfer to obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification and must remain continually current.Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of recent clerical/scheduling experience is preferred. Medical terminology is strongly preferred.Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Aide performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. May be required to work on other nursing units as assigned. Assists with delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation as appropriate. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse.Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.Answers call lights and responds appropriately.Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks.Transports patients as appropriate.Provides care for patients during transportation.Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock.Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork.Maintains a safe and clean work environment.Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.Performs other duties as assigned.Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Job requires ability to read, write and speak English. Completion of Nurse Aide Certification course or equivalent combination of education and experience.Licensure: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required. State certification for staff hired after June 1998. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.Experience: One year acute care experience preferred.Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $31.15 - $37.49. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.Job Specifications: Union: NUHW Work Shift: Day Shift FTE: 1.0 Scheduled Hours: 40If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!