Certified Critical Care Technician - Cardiac Intermediate Care unit - Pavilion 9
About The Position
The Critical Care Technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists patients with activities of daily living and supports 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 technician is expected to maintain high standards of professional ethics and contribute to quality patient care. Pavilion 9 is a 30-bed cardiac medical/surgical and cardiac intermediate unit. Its staff care for complex cardiac patients, including cardiac surgery patients, structural heart (TAVR), cardiac catheterization and coronary angioplasty, heart failure, and other cardiac conditions. Pavilion 9 nurses receive specialized training to care for cardiac surgery populations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and an active Patient Care Technician certification.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification.
- Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPT or CPCT-A.
- 0–2 years of experience required.
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, taking 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 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, and assist in orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Adhere consistently to safety protocols and quality standards to help ensure 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
