Patient Care Tech - Cardiothoracic Surgery Progressive Care - Rotating
Core
Provide direct, age-specific care to patients in a cardiothoracic progressive care unit, monitoring conditions and assisting with daily living needs under RN direction.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care and safety outcomes in acute care settings
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene and mobility assistance, specimen collection, patient identification and safety reporting, PPE usage, data documentation
Preferred skills
Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the healthcare team; Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information including vital signs and intake/output; Obtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic tests; Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment; Contribute to patient experience by accurately identifying the patient and reporting physical/mental responses to the plan of care
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC