Patient Care Technician (HFAM8 Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Day Shift
Core
Deliver hands-on patient care including ADLs, vital signs, point-of-care testing, and advanced procedures like catheter/IV removal under RN supervision in an acute cardiovascular unit.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (IC)
Builds
Patient care and unit environment
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Cardiovascular
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs collection, Point of care testing, ADL facilitation, Catheter and IV removal, Specimen handling, Medication transport, Equipment maintenance, Documentation
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Quality rounds participation, Discharge coordination
Technologies
Point of care instruments, Electronic health records, Clerical equipment
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living (hygiene, mobility, meals), Collect vital signs and daily weights, Perform equipment checks and exchanges, Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs, Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, Transport non-controlled medications and blood products, Document patient condition and medical records, Coordinate patient transportation to tests.