Patient Care Tech- Cardiovascular Full Time Days
Core
Provides direct patient support in cardiovascular units, including specimen collection, EKGs, catheter management, and patient safety monitoring.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Cardiovascular)
Builds
Patient care support and safety monitoring
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 rounding, Ambulation assistance, Call light response, Post mortem care, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Bed Board
Responsibilities
Collects and transports specimens, Obtains 12 lead EKGs, Discontinues saline locks and urinary catheters, Performs bladder scans and point of care testing, Assists with patient hygiene and ambulation, Responds to patient call lights, Maintains visual observation as a safety attendant/telesitter
Seniority
Entry-level, direct support staff