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Form of workThe Control Desk Specialist is responsible for providing support service to the Vascular Lab team. The position functions under the supervision of the Heart and Vascular Interventional Manager.
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- Answers phones
- Receives scheduling calls from ordering offices and providers
- Schedules all procedures in Epic
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.
- Follows department dress code policy and wears appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Knowledgeable about Standard and Isolation Precautions.
- Implements measures to promote a safe environment for the patient/family.
- Observes and promptly reports any unusual occurrences.
- Practices correct body mechanics in performing patient care activities.
- Consistently assures patient safety in the use of side rails, equipment, nurse call lights, etc.
- Ensures safe environment by keeping patient care areas free of clutter and spills.
- Organizes, cleans, and maintains unit work areas, supplies, and equipment.
- Restocks sub-utility as needed.
- Assist other staff to restock rooms.
- Returns unused supplies, instruments & equipment to their proper storage area.
- Assembles instruments, supplies, equipment and positioning aids needed for cases based on the procedure type.
- Rotates/removes outdated stock/supplies.
- Uses Standard Precautions, personal protective equipment, and Isolation precautions.
- Assists in room turnover by cleaning furniture and equipment according to established End of Case Cleaning guidelines.
- Transport specimens to Laboratory.
- Replace/return nitrogen and oxygen tanks.
- High school diploma or GED
- BLS is optional
- Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends fluent English
- Ability to successfully complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training
- Ability to effectively use information systems and Microsoft Office systems
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
