Patient Care Technician- Cardiac Telemetry (Night shift)
Core
Provide hands-on clinical care and safety monitoring for patients in a cardiac telemetry unit under nurse supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Night shift)
Builds
Patient care continuity and safety in a clinical environment
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiac Telemetry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
venipuncture, specimen collection, IV management, catheter removal, point-of-care testing, patient safety monitoring, activities of daily living assistance, equipment troubleshooting, medication transport, discharge coordination
Preferred skills
specialty training program completion, 1+ year related experience, Basic Life Support certification
Technologies
point-of-care instruments, clerical equipment (computers, fax machines, phones)
Responsibilities
Perform advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs; obtain blood specimens via venipuncture; document patient physical needs and condition changes; assist with activities of daily living and hygiene; perform point-of-care testing and instrument maintenance; transport specimens and blood products; coordinate patient transportation for tests; serve as preceptor for new staff; process admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC