Clinical Associate - 9 CST Medical Cardiac PCU - FT
Core
Provide basic clinical services and clerical support to patients in a 20-bed Medical Cardiology Progressive Care Unit.
Role type
Clinical Associate (CNA)
Builds
Patient care support and unit operations for adult cardiac patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNA certification, AHA BLS-HCP, patient registration, patient flow coordination, medical record review, equipment cleaning, patient transport, specimen transport, chart auditing, unit-based patient care tasks, sitter process support, telephone call routing, scheduling support, office equipment operation, supply ordering, regulatory compliance monitoring
Preferred skills
Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, team-working skills, organizational skills, self-motivation, knowledge of office procedures
Technologies
Department/unit specific software, Intranet, patient call system
Responsibilities
Welcome and assist patients with registration; assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; coordinate patient flow and schedule procedures; review medical records for orders; clean equipment and gather supplies; transport patients and specimens; assist with chart audits; perform unit-based patient care tasks; participate in the sitter process; answer and route calls; provide scheduling coverage support; operate office equipment and order supplies; monitor cleanliness and perform safety rounds; assist with regulatory compliance
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff
