Non-Invasive Cardiology Assistant - Full Time Days

The Non-Invasive Cardiology Assistant position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and all relevant policies and regulatory 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.

Responsibilities

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 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, prioritizing and maintaining a timely patient schedule, updating inpatient floors of testing times and schedule changes, communicating in Alert MD to physicians of tests pending dictation or schedule changes, coordinating daily schedules with diagnostic imaging staff and the OR department, serving as a backup for cardiology services at the daily operational huddle, attending daily RTDC meeting, and assisting centralized scheduling with the scheduling of exams; Provides care from pediatric and older patients; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being; Protection for unexpected life events; Sign-on bonus may be offered per posting eligibility rules