Nurse Tech Cardiac Care Unit
About The Position
The Nurse Technician works as a member of the patient-care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This fast-paced, direct patient care role requires strong communication and teamwork skills. On the 6 North cardiovascular inpatient unit at Butterworth Hospital, the technician helps care for adult patients with heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, pulmonary hypertension, and other cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. The role includes rounding to care for up to 12 patients per shift and performing a range of patient-care tasks. The technician also helps maintain clean patient environments and equipment, reports equipment malfunctions, and upholds high ethical standards while protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational information.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care as a team member under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Round to care for up to 12 patients per shift.
- Check blood sugars.
- Provide wound care and perform dressing changes.
- Assist with bed bathing, toileting, and ambulating patients.
- Perform catheterization.
- Act as a safety attendant for patients as needed.
- Provide postmortem care as needed.
- Clean patient environments, work areas, and equipment.
- Communicate equipment malfunctions to appropriate department or unit personnel.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and advocate for the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts on items and services such as restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
