Nurse Tech - Cardiac Telemetry - PT Nights

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•High Point, NC

8h•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician performs patient care, nursing tasks, and clerical duties – including acting as a unit receptionist and providing information to patients, families, visitors, and staff. The Nurse Tech also assists the Licensed Nurse as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course
BLS certification

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.
Communication: Relay messages, answer phones, and maintain records.
Patient Information & Documentation: Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data. Collect specimens.
Patient Dietary Assistance : Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.
Patient Transfer/Discharge : Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide patient mobility support.
Patient Environment : Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts.
Patient Records: Update, assemble, and maintain patient charts. Assist with record requests.
Call Lights: Respond to call lights promptly.
Phone Etiquette : Answer phones professionally and direct physician calls to nurses.
Customer Focus: Provide excellent customer service, greet visitors, and assist with patient needs.
Supplies & Equipment : Assess unit supply needs, maintain inventory, and deliver requisitions and specimens.
Teamwork & Support: Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.
Meetings & Updates: Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.
Professionalism : Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.
Other Duties : Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program