Patient Care Technician (Cardiac Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Cardiac Medicine)

• Schedule: Part-time nights

Description

Assist and support the professional registered nurse with direct and indirect patient care activities in a cardiac medicine unit. Perform patient monitoring and bedside procedures, help prepare patients for assessments and procedures, and maintain documentation and unit readiness. Respond to patient emergencies and initiate basic life support when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes

• Take and record vital signs and measurements (e.g., temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, blood pressure)

• Monitor and obtain cardiac and related testing (cardiac monitor/oximetry, obtain EKG)

• Perform capillary blood glucose checks and related unit tasks

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum)

• Apply fetal monitor equipment on pregnant patients

• Provide newborn care tasks and screenings (including normal newborn hearing screening)

• Administer basic bedside care: morning care, bed baths, evening care, peri-care, dressing support

• Apply comfort and safety measures (call lights, side rails) and prepare rooms for MD/RN assessments

• Set up respiratory equipment (oxygen, suction) and apply dressings for stage I/II skin breakdown

• Transport patients/equipment in urgent/emergent situations; secure assistance and initiate basic life support

• Provide post-mortem care and transport bodies when necessary

• Indirect care: maintain safe/clean environment, delegated RN tasks, equipment checks, linen and supply stocking, inventory of patient belongings, complete charges using documentation

• Participate in quality improvement, QC activities, meetings, and orientation of new staff

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing with successful completion of basic clinical rotations

• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

• Minimum 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes

• Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring

• High school diploma required

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (details available via the benefits URL)

• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification