Nurse Tech Cardiac and Vascular Care Unit 6 Heart
About The Position
The Nurse Tech works on Unit 6 Heart, a 46-bed cardiac and vascular progressive/stepdown inpatient unit at the Meijer Heart Center. The unit cares for patients with cardiac and vascular conditions requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions, including acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, post-percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral artery disease, renal artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, and heart rhythm disorders. Care includes post-procedure and post-surgical care such as cardiac and peripheral stents, sheath management, revascularization, MitraClip, Watchman procedures, endovascular aneurysm repair, and mechanical embolectomy for pulmonary embolism. This is a large, fast-paced inpatient unit. The Nurse Tech performs basic patient-care skills according to department guidelines, communicates observations to the health care team, and supports care in coordination with and as directed by an RN or provider. The role may also involve floating to similar units for one-to-one patient safety attendant shifts when needed. New Nurse Techs must be available for weekday classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during their first week, plus classroom training during the third week. Cardiac Nurse Techs must also complete a four-hour sheath-removal class and remove five femoral sheaths with a peer on the unit until competent.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.
- Availability for weekday classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the first week of employment and additional classroom training during week three.
- For cardiac Nurse Techs, complete a four-hour sheath-removal class and remove five femoral sheaths with a peer on the unit until competent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in direct patient care.
Responsibilities
- Take and chart vital signs.
- Check blood sugars.
- Provide bed baths and assist patients with ambulation.
- Perform wound care and catheterization.
- Act as a safety attendant for patients on the unit and, when needed, float to similar units for one-to-one patient shifts.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform basic skills according to department guidelines and communicate observations to members of the health care team.
- Collect and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by an RN or provider.
- Participate as a team member in delivering quality patient care alongside RNs and providers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
