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Invasive Cardiovascular Services Coordinator

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States


At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid‑Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital

Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals

Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision‑making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well‑being is truly heartfelt.

SUMMARY
Assumes responsibility, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Cath Lab, for the coordination of all clerical and scheduling activities in the Cath Lab. Often the first contact of the Cath Lab and the Medical Center, representing both in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility I: Schedules, organizes and standardizes secretarial area to facilitate smooth workflow.

Responsibility II: Coordinates Cath Lab patient services according to department procedures. Maintains continuing knowledge of all department procedures so that the scheduling and coordination of tests performed within the department and with other departments in the Medical Center are accomplished in an efficient manner.

Responsibility III: Assumes responsibility for Cath Lab office area of department to ensure patients and families are served in a welcoming and professional manner. Effectively exchanges information in a professional and courteous manner with supervisors, co‑workers, physicians, patients and all hospital guests so as to ensure the highest quality of services provided.

Responsibility IV: Compiles daily departmental services information for accurate patient account charge entry, verification of procedures and efficient patient throughput.

Responsibility V: Performs duties necessary to appropriately request and obtain required records to expedite patient care. Coordinates the completion of additional imaging testing as required by angiographer.

Responsibility VI: Maintains procedural logs and statistical data.

Responsibility VII: Integrates self into department’s organizational structure and actively participates in department’s daily activities to ensure timely delivery of appropriate and high quality services.

Responsibility VIII: Guest Relations: Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and medical center personnel as defined in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Requires high school or equivalent; general knowledge of high school subject matter possibly including sciences. One year of college or specialized post‑high school training in medical terminology and medical office procedures preferred.

Experience: Requires a minimum of one year of Cath Lab clerical experience with knowledge of processes, procedures and different modalities.

License: N/A.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord and finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 960

Department: Invasive Cardio Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

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