CCU Technician / Critical Care / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Catawba • Hickory, NC

12d

About The Position

The CCU Technician performs organizational functions, including administrative, communication, and cardiac monitoring tasks, in support of the Critical Care Center. The technician must be able to work competently and independently in the CCU Tech, Nurse Aide, or Unit Secretary role to meet annual performance expectations.

Employees are expected to attend educational classes in EKG interpretation and nursing information systems and pass satisfactory testing upon completion. Technicians must maintain a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide I/Nurse Aide II listing and BCLS certification. With training and on-the-job experience, the employee is expected to become proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer application skills.
• BCLS certification; if certification is not from the American Heart Association, obtain AHA certification within three months of employment.
• Nurse Aide I listing with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry, or Nurse Aide II listing with that registry and the North Carolina Board of Nursing; Nurse Aide II employees must maintain a valid Nurse Aide I listing.
• Interest and aptitude for reading and interpreting cardiac monitor images and EKG strips.
• Attend educational classes in EKG interpretation and nursing information systems and achieve satisfactory testing results for continued employment.
• Maintain a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide I/Nurse Aide II listing and BCLS certification.
• No previous work experience required; expected to become proficient in basic job aspects within three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac monitoring.
• Administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative, communication, and cardiac monitoring functions in support of the Critical Care Center.
• Work competently and independently in the CCU Tech, Nurse Aide, or Unit Secretary role.
• Attend classes in EKG interpretation and nursing information systems and pass the required completion tests.
• Maintain a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide I/Nurse Aide II listing and BCLS certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED