Nurse Tech Cardiac Care Unit

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician works in 6 North, a cardiovascular inpatient unit at Butterworth Hospital that cares for adults with heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. The unit offers a range of cardiovascular and progressive care experiences and emphasizes teamwork and support. Staff work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers and services to provide inpatient care.

Nurse Technicians are members of the care team who provide quality, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role is fast-paced and requires strong communication and teamwork skills. Technicians round to care for up to 12–14 patients per shift and perform tasks such as checking blood sugar, wound care and dressing changes, bed bathing, toileting, ambulating, catheterization, and serving as a safety attendant as needed. The role may also involve postmortem care. Technicians clean patient environments, work areas, and equipment, report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel, maintain high ethical standards, and advocate for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.

Orientation requires flexibility to train on weekdays for six weeks before transitioning to regular night shifts. Week 1 includes classroom orientation Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Weeks 2–4 include nursing-unit orientation shifts from 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. During Weeks 3–6, orientation also includes Monday classroom training from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for Advanced Safety Care and two additional training days on the nursing floor with a preceptor.

This is a full-time night-shift position with 36 scheduled hours per week. Regular hours are 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; workdays and weekend frequency are variable. The position is based at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to attend weekday orientation for six weeks before transitioning to regular night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a member of the care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Round to care for up to 12–14 patients per shift.
• Check blood sugar.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Assist with bed bathing, toileting, and ambulating.
• 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 high standards of moral and ethical behavior.
• Advocate for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing 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 items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED