Cardiac Cath Lab Associate, Pomona, New Jersey

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Pomona, NJ

POSITION SHIFT: Days

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 07-34400

Department: Cath Holding Unit

Hours Per Week 37.5

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Nursing Support

Location: Mainland Hospital

Weekends Required? No


POSITION SUMMARY:

As an integral part of the patient care team, the Cardiac Cath Associate performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.

The Associate is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The Associate regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.

The Associate assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School degree or equivalent; ability to read, speak, and write English.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BLSHCP certified within six months of hire. Dysrhythmia and Phlebotomy Certification required.

EXPERIENCE: Six to nine months healthcare experience (patient care experience preferred); knowledge of medical terminology; interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members; ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use proper judgment in difficult situations. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

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