Cardiac Procedure Tech

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting Registered Nurses (RNs) with the daily care of assigned patients in the Cardiac Services department. The Cardiac Procedure Tech performs a variety of patient care tasks, including supporting activities of daily living, performing technical tasks, and monitoring patients. Key responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene and mobility, and performing advanced patient care treatments as delegated by the RN. The tech is responsible for monitoring patient status, communicating observations to the RN, and responding to emergency situations until the RN arrives. Accurate documentation in the electronic medical record is essential. The role also includes preparing patient rooms for admissions and discharges, assisting with patient transfers, and performing post-mortem care as needed. A strong understanding of age-specific patient care is required.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
High School Graduate.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in acute patient care as a Nursing Assistant.
Successful completion of telemetry education and competency completion within six months of hire. Must maintain competency thereafter.
Post hire, must maintain successful completion of unit-based clinical training in caring for patients with interventional procedures. Candidate must achieve competency within six months of hire and maintain competency thereafter.
Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills essential.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Must be able to communicate, read and write proficiently in English.
Must possess basic keyboarding and computer skills.
Must function well independently and proficiently in a functional role.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently during the work shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Will be required to use foot pedal on carts or machines.
Must have functional vision and hearing.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing (i.e. gloves, goggles, gown) must be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assists the RN with the daily care of assigned patients, including bathing, oral hygiene, repositioning, ambulation and feeding.
Performs general cleaning duties as assigned.
Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks to support activities of daily living, as well as specific technical tasks and/or monitoring required for the patients' individualized written care plan.
Measures and documents blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration (TPRs), intake and output (I & O), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
Promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the RN.
Independently performs more advanced patient care treatments as delegated by the RN, which may include but not be limited to arterial sheath removal, bladder scanning, insertion and removal of Foley catheter, drawing arterial blood sample and performing activated clotting time (ACT ) point-of-care testing on arterial blood samples, using telemetry system and bedside monitoring system, intravenous (IV) insertion, site care and removal (peripheral), telemetry monitoring and interpretation, performing a 12 lead electrocardiogram (ekg), and phlebotomy.
Monitors patient and keeps RN informed of patient status.
Contacts RN if the following situations arise: hypotension, dysrhythmias, chest pain, hypoglycemia or any procedure site complications; follows established procedure for emergency care that may arise while caring for the patient until the RN arrives.
Performs data collection for presence of pain, procedure site checks, extremity pulse checks and reports to RN.
Reports and documents in electronic medical record, accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions to the appropriate person.
Prepares patient rooms for admission/discharge and assists with the patient admission/discharge process.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Assists with post-mortem care as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program