Certified Critical Care Technician - Cardiac Intermediate Care unit- Pavilion 9
About The Position
The Certified Critical Care Technician 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 communicating with and supporting the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others, while maintaining professional ethics and contributing to quality patient care. The position is in Pavilion 9, a 30-bed cardiac medical/surgical and cardiac intermediate unit. Staff care for complex cardiac patients, including cardiac surgery patients and patients receiving structural heart procedures such as TAVR, cardiac catheterization or coronary angioplasty, and care for heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Nurses on Pavilion 9 receive specialized training for cardiac surgery populations. This is a part-time night position, 24 hours per week, with shifts from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday rotation is required. The stated salary range is $18.00 to $29.00.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPT or CPCT-A.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, while following standard precautions.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care, and document appropriately.
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond appropriately while maintaining safe patient practices.
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
- Assist with orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Follow safety protocols and quality standards to help maintain a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
