HCT/Mon Tech - Methodist CVICU 5P
Carle Health•Peoria, IL
•$19 - $31•Onsite
About The Position
Serves as Health Care Technician (HCT), performing activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of assigned patient group under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Serves as a Monitor Technician (MT), responsible for observing cardiac rhythm patterns on monitored patients and reporting any variances to nursing staff. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; Relevant medical military training; Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Worked as CNA within past 24 months
Nice To Haves
- Basic dysrhythmia class/education during orientation period.
Responsibilities
- Performs all essential job functions of Healthcare Technician (HCT).
- Continuously monitors cardiac rhythm on each telemetry patient and communicates all pertinent information regarding rhythm changes or concerns to charge/assigned Registered Nurse (RN) in a timely manner.
- Maintains telemetry log book for all patients on telemetry.
- Maintains and tests telemetry unit alarms as designated by the responsible Registered Nurse (RN).
- Ensures proper function and operation of telemetry boxes.
- Maintains count of telemetry boxes and ensures boxes are cleaned and prepared for next use.
- Basic dysrhythmia class/education during orientation period.
- Complete vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs
- Provide assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed
- Complete hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom
- Complete patient turns, IO collection, daily weights
- Answer call lights
- Understands cardiac rhythms
- Watch monitors and inform RN of any alarms
- Document telemetry reading in EMR
- Answer phones and communicates effectively
- Print telemetry strips
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
