Cert Patient Care Tech Cardiac Telemetry 3N FT AM
Core
Provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical, and comfort needs under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Cardiac Telemetry)
Builds
Patient care support in coordination with licensed medical staff
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, patient hygiene assistance, infection control, equipment repair reporting, patient preparation for exams, call bell response
Preferred skills
Prior patient care experience, Nationally certified patient care technician, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Technologies
Patient care equipment
Responsibilities
Observes and reports patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse; Assists RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties; Records vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; Records oral intake and outputs; Assists in specimen collection; Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections; Reports equipment repairs; Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures; Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues; Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel; Assists department with administrative tasks.
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt