Patient Care Associate - Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPCU)
Core
Assists in the individualized care of patients in a cardiovascular progressive care unit to achieve the highest level of wellness.
Role type
Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician
Builds
Patient care and support services for cardiac, thoracic, and critical care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, wound care, IV management, enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, patient mobility assistance, data entry
Preferred skills
CNA/CPTC certification, BLS certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record; Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility); Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures; Administer enteral feedings; Provide wound care; Remove IVs and Foley catheters; Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning