Certified Patient Care Assistant Cardiothoracic PCU CNA LNA
Core
Provide routine patient care, activities of daily living, and specialized cardiac monitoring support in a 24-bed cardiac ICU/PCU.
Role type
Patient Care Assistant (CNA/LNA) in Cardiac Care
Builds
Patient care and unit support for cardiac patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNA certification, BLS certification, ECG/EEG interpretation, patient data collection, ADL assistance, medical terminology, computer literacy
Preferred skills
Medical clerical experience, customer service experience
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, patient ID scanners, EKG monitors
Responsibilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility; collect vital signs and patient specimens; perform delegated procedures like blood draws, Foley catheter removal, and EKGs; document patient data in medical records; maintain patient records and supplies; transport patients; communicate patient status to licensed professionals.