Nurse Tech Cardiac and Vascular Care Unit 6 Heart

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works on 6 Meijer Heart Center, a 46-bed cardiac and vascular progressive/stepdown unit serving patients with cardiac and vascular conditions that require medical, procedural, or surgical interventions. The unit cares for patients with conditions and procedures including acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral and renal artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, stents, sheath management, revascularization, MitraClip, Watchman, endovascular aneurysm repair, and mechanical embolectomy for pulmonary embolism.

This is a large, fast-paced inpatient setting. The Nurse Tech performs basic patient-care skills in accordance with department guidelines, supports the care team, and communicates observations to healthcare team members. The role includes accurate and timely documentation and collecting and reporting patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with, and as directed by, an RN or provider. The position may also involve floating to similar units for 1:1 patient safety-attendant shifts when needed.

Orientation includes weekday classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the first week of employment and additional 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in direct patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs.
• Check blood sugars.
• Provide bed baths and assist patients with ambulation.
• Provide wound care and catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients on the unit and, when needed, float to similar units for 1:1 shifts with patients.
• Perform basic skills in accordance with department guidelines and communicate observations to members of the healthcare team.
• Collect and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as delineated by an RN or provider.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete the required sheath-removal training and demonstrate competency by removing five femoral sheaths with a peer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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 and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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