Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Unit

Department: Cardiovascular Unit

Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:30pm

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

About the Unit:

Our 40-bed specialized telemetry unit delivers continuous cardiac monitoring and progressive critical care to a high-acuity adult patient population. Designed as a vital step-down and post-procedural bridge, the unit specializes in managing complex cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, recovering open-heart and lung surgical patients, and providing dedicated care following interventional diagnostic procedures.

A clinical focus on cardiovascular and Heart failure Care, Cardiothoracic surgical recovery, respiratory management and post interventional care.

Driven by an interprofessional team of cardiologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, and specialized nurses, our unit combines advanced technological monitoring with compassionate, evidence-based care to drive optimal patient outcomes and seamless recovery.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities:

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent .
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in direct care preferred.
• CENA training
• Prior experience obtained through clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010942
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes