Mission

To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS.

Position Summary The Cath Lab Paramedic is responsible for providing technical support for physicians and nurses to optimize patient care in the cath lab. The cath lab paramedic receives direction and assignments from RNs and MDs. Performing a wide variety of patient support services. These services include but are not limited to, maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patients, assisting in cath lab procedures, circulating to obtain supplies, etc. The cath lab paramedic will work under the supervision of the registered nurse in collaboration with cath lab personnel and other support departments.   Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Credentials current Paramedic  Required certification:  BLS, ACLS,  Physical Demands Stand and/or walk frequently. Sit frequently. Lift 50 pounds frequently. Carry 20 pounds frequently. Push and/or pull 40 pounds or more frequently. Step up one to two steps occasionally. Bend and stoop occasionally. Reach floor to overhead constantly. Visual acuity and color vision within normal limits. Manual dexterity and eye hand coordination within normal limits. Essential Functions Works with all the members of the unit in a team approach in the delivery of patient care. Takes a systems approach to problem solving and process improvement, with an emphasis on patient safety. Awareness of patients' needs prioritizes needs of the patients and works to fulfill those needs, report's findings to the RN/ Physicians/Providers. Maintains awareness of change in patient census, prioritizes workload so that the most important tasks are completed first. Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions required. Request and collect necessary supplies and equipment; transports to assigned areas. Orients patients to procedure rooms, informing patient of plan of care, duration of procedure, etc. Properly cleans equipment and rooms in between patients. Assist cardiologists and nurses with procedures Performs direct patient care as assigned by an RN, including prepping patient for procedure, performing EKG's, point of care testing, circulating to obtain equipment and supplies, assisting with procedure, and performs duties under licensures. Demonstrates proper use of software application, including proper use of Pyxis removal, wasting and discrepancies to carry out duties