Patient Care Tech- Cardiovascular Part Time Nights
Core
Provides direct clinical support to cardiovascular patients by collecting specimens, performing EKGs, managing catheters and telemetry, assisting with hygiene and ambulation, and monitoring patient safety.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Cardiovascular)
Builds
Patient care support services for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection, 12-lead EKG acquisition, Catheter management, Bladder scanning, Point of care testing, Patient hygiene assistance, Patient ambulation assistance, Call light response, Environmental safety monitoring, EMR data entry
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Bed Board
Responsibilities
Collect and transport specimens, Obtain 12 lead EKGs, Discontinue saline locks and urinary catheters, Perform bladder scans and point of care testing, Assist patients with hygiene and ambulation, Respond to patient call lights, Monitor patient safety and environment, Document patient care data
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC