Cardiac Cath Lab Associate
WHITE PLAINS-NY-10601-United States
White Plains Hospital Job Description
Title:Cardiac Cath Lab Associate
Department/Location:Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Reports to: Nurse Manager
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Position Summary
The CCL Associate serves as a clerical role to support the Cardiac Team under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse/Nurse Manager.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Manages telephone communications efficiently and delivers messages in a timely fashion
Greets and directs patients and visitors appropriately using excellent customer service skills
Responds to telephone inquiries and acts as a liaison for patient/team
Print and fax procedure reports to referring physician’s office
Obtain results and records needed for scheduled patients from referring offices
Prepares patients charts for next day’s scheduled procedures
Works collaboratively and maintains effective communication with patients and health care team to review all required pre-procedure requirements, following up as necessary
Maintains patients records in systematic approach and has them available in a timely fashion for the healthcare team.
Accurately collates inpatient/outpatient charts
Access patient’s EMR to obtain information
Demonstrates proficiency in computer software including EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite
Utilizes computer and other electronic equipment appropriately to input or access data
Arrange completed charts and send to medical records
Assists in preparing reports and statistics as needed
Requests and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and forms
Assist in putting patient charges for billing department
Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives
Able to organize and care for office supplies
Attends mandatory in-services and staff meetings
Collaborates and communicates effectively with the health care team.
Completes annual mandatory requirements including Occupational Health Requirements
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Successful completion of departmental orientation
- College or Business (Secretarial) School preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years healthcare experience preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheet making graphs for unit statistics
Core Competencies
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- Ability to speak, writes, understand and communicate in English language
- Perform multiple duties in a high volume area
- Efficiently balance visitors, phone callers, and secretarial duties
- Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all staff and all levels of management and external constituencies
- Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
- Flexible, organized and able to set priorities
- Excellent telephone manners and good communication skills
- Exhibit courteous, cooperative and professional attitude at all times
- Retains composure under stress
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- Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model to others
- Retains composure under stress
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
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- May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
- Must be physically able to frequently push/ pull/ lift heavy objects more than 50 lbs with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device;
- Perform difficult manipulative, arm – hand steadiness and hand –eye coordination skills; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be physically able to meet all regulatory requirements 100% of the time.
- Must be physically able to sit for extended periods of time frequently.
- Must be able to perform word processing/computer work and use of transcription equipment for extend periods of time frequently.
- Use of hand coordination and finger dexterity frequently.
- Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail for extended periods of time and with distractions
- Perform repetitive functions more than 90% of the time.
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions more than 90% of the time.
- Ability to follow through on assignments without supervision frequently.
- Ability to take initiative and be creative with workflow frequently.
- Ability to communicate effectively, create form documents and compose correspondence frequently.
- Must have the ability to attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time frequently.
- Individual must be able to understand theories behind customer service and timely transports 100% of the time.
- Must be able detect objects and people arriving and departing 100% of the time.
- Must be able to detect sound with background noise 100% of the time.
Primary Population Served
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- Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
- Patients with exceptional communication needs
- Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
- Patients with developmental delays
- Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
- Patients under isolation precautions
- Patients with cultural needs
☒All populations
- Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
- Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
*Salary Range (Ranges based on Full-Time Hours): $39,923.72-$59,885.48

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