Patient Care Technician (Cardiac Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Cardiac Medicine), Part-time Nights

Description

The Patient Care Technician supports the Professional Registered Nurse with direct and indirect patient care activities under RN supervision. The role includes routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, intake/output, cardiac monitor/oximetry, obtaining EKGs, capillary blood glucose checks, phlebotomy, and specimen collection. The technician also responds to patient needs and emergencies, assists with safety and comfort measures, and performs assigned newborn care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respirations, weight/height, blood pressure; monitor intake and output (including drain output)
• Apply cardiac monitor/oximetry and obtain EKGs
• Obtain capillary blood glucose for adults/neonates; perform phlebotomy
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum)
• Apply fetal monitoring equipment on pregnant patients; discontinue heplocks and Foley catheters; administer enemas
• Perform normal newborn tasks as assigned (e.g., hearing screening, glucose checks, bath/dressing, foot prints)
• Set up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment
• Apply dressings for Stage I/II skin breakdown
• Transport patients/equipment during urgent/emergent situations; respond to emergencies and initiate basic life support
• Document observations and promptly notify the RN of changes in patient condition
• Maintain a safe and clean environment; support unit operations (cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment readiness)
• Complete charges using appropriate documentation; participate in QC/quality improvement and orientation

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)
• Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Minimum 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
• High school diploma
• Preferred: one year of college/nursing education or equivalent experience; prior healthcare experience