Non-Invasive Cardiac Procedures Care Tech; 1.0FTE; Day Shift

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Non-invasive Cardiac Procedure Care Technician works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and utilizes advanced skills, abilities and educational learning to provide psychological and physical care of treatment in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamically changing patient care environment. Under the direction of the RN, the Care Technician provides: the ability to differentiate between critical, potential and non-life threatening conditions; basic and advanced care and treatment to patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including; the ability to think critically with current and presenting information, and as part of an advanced healthcare team; the ability to value self and work ethically with multiple, varying team members in a diverse patient population setting; the ability to use complex technology and equipment effectively; and the ability to incorporate the components of continuous quality improvement in practice.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Current Certification
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Current Certification
Two years of health care experience in a hospital setting.
Familiarity with 12 lead ECG and rhythm identification.
Experience as technician in Emergency Room or other procedural area.
IV insertion skills
Basic knowledge body systems (e.g. cardiovascular, circulatory, neurological gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and reproductive)
Strong ability to start IVs
Knowledge of standard precautions and associated techniques
Must be available the first week of employment from 8AM - 4:30PM for Nursing Education orientation.

Responsibilities

Provide psychological and physical care of treatment in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamically changing patient care environment.
Differentiate between critical, potential and non-life threatening conditions.
Provide basic and advanced care and treatment to patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
Think critically with current and presenting information, and as part of an advanced healthcare team.
Work ethically with multiple, varying team members in a diverse patient population setting.
Use complex technology and equipment effectively.
Incorporate the components of continuous quality improvement in practice.
Communicate with and care for all patients, taking into account their age specific needs, cognitive abilities, level of growth and development.
Apply aseptic technique.
Utilize patient and clinician safety measures (e.g. proper body mechanics, safe patient movement, isolation, etc.) used during provision of patient care.