Patient Care Technician (Inpatient Cardiac Telemetry)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Inpatient Cardiac Telemetry)

• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM; every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights); rotating holidays

Description

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care activities in an inpatient cardiac telemetry unit. Duties include monitoring vital signs and blood glucose, assisting with activities of daily living, reporting abnormal changes to nursing staff, and supporting unit workflow. The role also helps coordinate communication across departments to meet patient and unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities delegated by an RN (vital signs, blood glucose measurements, intake and output)

• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating)

• Report abnormal findings and changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff

• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly

• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking; perform effectively under stressful situations

• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as needs change

• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments

• Answer telephone/intercom/call lights politely and route information appropriately

• Support overall unit workflow in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed

• Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school student with one semester of clinical completed

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• Phlebotomy experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Phlebotomy course

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events.