Certified Critical Care Tech - Med/Surg, Telemetry - Kelemen 9 South
About The Position
The Critical Care Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting patients with activities of daily living and supporting the overall plan of care. The role includes direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires professional ethics and a commitment to quality patient care. The position is on Kelemen North and South 9, a two-sided, 76-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit caring for cardiac, trauma, gastrointestinal, and psychiatric patient populations. Clinical Nurse Managers support patient care, throughput, and assignments. The role requires night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three shifts each week, every third weekend, every other holiday, and one hallmark holiday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training.
- Active Patient Care Technician certification.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPCT-A.
- Successful phlebotomy and EKG competency during orientation.
- Effective communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
- 0–2 years of experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport.
- Follow standard precautions and maintain safe patient practices.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care; document appropriately.
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond appropriately.
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to support a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
