Critical Care Tech - Cardiology- Half time nights

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) is an integral part of a patient-focused team who uses their knowledge, skills, and energy to carry out the sacred task of helping others and maintain a care environment conducive to healing. The CCT constantly ensures close observation and interpretation of monitored patient’s cardiac rhythms and proactively responds to pertinent rate or rhythm changes. They facilitate overall department operation and guide the patient experience by serving as the receptionist and providing clerical support to the patient care environment. The role is responsible for providing direct patient care in cross-trained environments necessary to create and maintain a care environment conducive to healing.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Mature, courteous deportment
Legible printing
Clear speaking voice; multi-language ability desirable
Typing/computer skills
Six (6) months of nursing assistant experience or certification required.
Must successfully complete the Cardiac Monitoring Course within six (6) months of employment
Must successfully complete the Medical Terminology Course within six (6) months of employment
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist frequently.
Repetitive motions may also be required, such as: wrist/hand movements, grasping, and finger dexterity (as in typing, writing, faxing, filing papers, etc.)
Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds using approved hospital transport devices.
Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids and meets OSHA training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous cardiac rhythm (EKG) interpretation experience preferred
Previous receptionist, clerical and/or secretarial experience preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Responsibilities

Constantly observes patient cardiac monitors, interprets cardiac rhythm and documents
Develops expertise in operating the cardiac monitoring equipment and maintains equipment accountability
Performs assigned receptionist and clerical skills specific to the department
Customer service – greets all customers, answers patient call lights, and communicates with all members of the medical team.
Keeps designated supplies at appropriate levels.
Cross-trained to assist with patient care activities specific to the department
Provide assistance with the activities of daily living for all patients on the unit and patient care tasks as assigned or delegated
Performs accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties
Communicates pertinent information to members of the patient care team
Learns quickly and has good recall
Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter
Deals with the emotional stress of caring for dying and chronically ill patients
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
Other duties as assigned
Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care.
Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families.