PCT II/III, Cardiac Stepdown Unit, 40 Hours, Days
Core
Provides direct patient care, monitoring, and assistance with daily living activities in a Cardiac Stepdown Unit under the direction of licensed clinicians.
Role type
Patient Care Technician II/III (Cardiac Stepdown)
Builds
Patient safety and comfort in acute care settings
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, EKG performance, phlebotomy, patient lifting and positioning, sterile technique, telemetry monitoring, ostomy care, unit secretary duties
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Telemetry units, electronic medical record systems, point-of-care testing devices
Responsibilities
Monitor high-risk patients and record vital signs; assist with daily living activities and patient transport; perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and POC tests; assist RNs with treatments and IV line setup; manage unit supplies and equipment; perform unit secretary duties including admissions and data entry.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC