Cardiopulmonary Services Assistant - PD

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Department:
Sleep Center

Works under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Director of Cardiopulmonary Services or designee, Manager or Supervisor. Assists with preparation, processing, and distribution of patient charts, reports, and billing. Schedules patient tests and notifies the appropriate people. Provides clerical support, answers the departmental phones and routes calls. Utilizes the Hospital computer systems, and Department computer systems to process forms, procedures, policies, schedules, and other word processing/typing and projects as needed. Performs other duties as assigned within the cardiopulmonary service line.

Accepts and completes in a timely manner assignments in all areas of the Neurodiagnostics, Respiratory PFT scheduling and Sleep Center. Performs all technical and clinical work as outlined in the American Society Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Standards (ASET). Records EEG awake and asleep, evoked potentials, AABR, and EEG seizure monitoring. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.

• Prepares, processes, and distributes patient charts, reports, and billing.

• Schedules outpatient appointments and keeps appropriate persons informed.

• Maintains accurate patient records, related material, and appropriate documentation.

• Updates the computer with patient information.

• Answers departmental phones, confirms patients for evening sleep studies, reschedules cancellations and calls in from cancellation list, when applicable. Advises Manager when six patient beds are not filled each evening, and routes calls appropriately, or takes messages as needed.

• Greets evening patients, gives tour of lobby, control room, restrooms and fire exits, shows to their designated rooms, instructs patients on the use of electric bed and television remotes, pull string and audio/video.

• Confirms identify of patients and applies patients' wristbands.

• Instructs patients to change into their evening clothes in their bedroom and points out the blind spot.

• Guides patients through electronic registration, confirms signatures and submits to admitting.

• Provides clerical support, using the Hospital and Department computer systems to process forms procedures, policies, schedules, and other word processing/typing and projects as needed.

• Performs related duties such as special project assignments and assisting others.

• Assumes active role in the Sleep Medicine Department's Continuous Quality Improvement Program, and processing of reports.

• Uses appropriate communication and teamwork skills when working with patients, co-workers and other hospital staff.

• Establishes, maintains, and files computerized records and databases for the Cardiopulmonary Service Line.

• Utilizes the Hospital and department computer systems (including PACS and Reporting Software, Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)

• Performs noninvasive Neurodiagnostic procedures such as awake, asleep EEG's, Evoked Potentials, EEG/Video monitoring, and AABR's.

Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.

Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards Required.

Experience: Two to three years of recent clerical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Under minimal supervision, performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Explains process, instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test. Keys test data and pertinent information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results. Moves transducer by hand over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced. 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 any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment.

1.Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures, such as gallbladders, abdomens, pelvis, O.B. exams, biopsies, etc.

2.Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc. Prepares patients for their exams.

3. Reports changes in the patient's condition to others for follow-up.

4.Produce quality exams that include accurate and supportive documentation.

5.Communicate with the Radiologists on all ultrasound exams that may require a review.

6.Produce thorough and complete ultrasound studies.

7.Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking. Provides care for patients during transportation and in the department, if necessary.

8.Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the exam table. Provides bedpans and urinals as needed. Assures that patients are properly dressed for their procedures.

9.Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assists others, and special assignments. Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.

10.Performs emergency medical treatment under physician direction.

11.Assists with the scheduling of patient exams.

12.Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Completion of an ultrasound training program and registered through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required.

Licensure: RDMS certification in at least one area (Abdominal, Vascular or Obstetrical) required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Experience: At least two years of experience as a licensed Sonographer.

The hourly rate for this position is $34.70 - $41.63. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

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