PCA/PCT- 4D Cardiac Intermediate
Core
Assists in the individualized care of post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients in a Progressive Care Unit (intermediate ICU).
Role type
Intermediate Patient Care Technician (PCA/PCT) in a cardiac surgical unit.
Builds
High-acuity care for post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiac Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chest tube management, lytic therapy administration, antidysrhythmics management, low-dose vasopressors administration, BiPAP operation, high-flow oxygen delivery, insulin drip monitoring, Precedex administration, patient lifting and transfer, vital signs monitoring, non-clinical support tasks.
Preferred skills
CNA/CPTC certification, enrollment in a healthcare program.
Responsibilities
Perform designated clinical procedures, assist RN/LPN in patient care, manage advanced therapies, provide non-clinical support tasks, work cooperatively as part of a team.