Non-Invasive Cardiology Assistant

Non-Invasive Cardiology Assistant - Full Time Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $20.44
• Salary Range Maximum: $27.60
• Compensation: USD 20.44 - USD 27.6 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Ready to join our quest for better?

The Non-Invasive
Cardiology Assistant position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, the Cardiology Assistant provides delegated care to the patient and assists in daily activities of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department.

• Provides clean and safe environment for patient care by following policy for cleaning and preparation of equipment and rooms.
• Transports patients for required services with proper identification.
• Stocks and maintains par levels of supplies in assigned area.
• Transports documents and performs other errands as required and necessary to provide safe patient care.
• Assists non-invasive cardiology personnel with patient care
• Assists with the following: answering phones, patient transport, supply ordering, stocking duties, cleaning and maintaining equipment and patient rooms, daily charge entry, daily charge reconciliation, daily physician dictation tracking and record keeping, medical record filing, online cardiac monitor patient enrollments, document scanning into EPIC, assisting with patient care as needed, assisting team lead to prioritize and maintain a timely patient schedule, update inpatient floors of testing times and changes in schedule, communication in Alert MD to physicians of tests pending dictation or changes in schedules, coordinate daily schedules with diagnostic imaging staff and the OR department, serve as a backup for cardiology services at the daily operational huddle, attends daily RTDC meeting, and assist centralized scheduling with the scheduling of exams,
• This position provides care from pediatric and older.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BCLS required within 6 months of employment

Preferred:

• Certified Nurses Aide
• On-the-job training, specific to the Non-Invasive Cardiology department
• Length of on-the-job experience to learn role at NM: 4 weeks

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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