Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Medicine

About This Role

This Patient Care Technician role involves assisting and supporting Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities within the Cardiac Medicine unit, ensuring efficient operations and world-class care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes for patients.
• Take and record vital signs, weight, height, and intake/output.
• Apply cardiac monitor/oximetry and obtain EKGs.
• Perform phlebotomy and capillary blood glucose for adults and neonates.
• Collect various specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum).
• Respond to patient call lights promptly and distribute nourishments.
• Provide morning, evening, and peri-care, including newborn care (bath, dressing, feeding).
• Ambulant and position patients, assisting with pre- and post-operative care.
• Set up oxygen, suction, and other respiratory equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including cleaning and stocking supplies.
• Transport patients, equipment, and supplies, and respond to emergency situations with basic life support.

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
• Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
• High school diploma

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.

Nice to Have

• One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a health care setting with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Certifications