Clinical Associate - Vascular PACU - FT
Core
Provides basic technical clinical services, clerical support, and patient care in the Cardiovascular PACU for patients with cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.
Role type
Clinical Associate (PACU)
Builds
Patient care and recovery services for cardiovascular/thoracic patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, EKG rhythm interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, patient transport, EMR usage, supply management, regulatory compliance checks
Preferred skills
Phlebotomy certification, Monitor Technician certification, Sheath course completion
Technologies
EMR, Intranet, patient call system, transportation algorithm
Responsibilities
Collect patient assessment data (vital signs, weight, height), monitor cardiac rhythms and document findings, transport patients while monitoring condition, process and clean equipment between patients, review medical records and provider orders, stock and organize supplies, assist with patient admissions/transfers/discharges, screen incoming calls, maintain regulatory compliance (code carts, glucose meters), provide basic nursing care and advanced technical skills per competency