Patient Care Tech, PCT - Medical 5 Telemetry
About The Position
This unit cares primarily for adult acute care patients who have a wide variety of diagnosis and co-morbidities. Patients most commonly have cardiac and medical conditions but may also be post-surgical. Common medical diagnoses are chest pain, pneumonia, renal failure, COPD, CHF, atrial fibrillation, GI bleed and syncope. Post pacemaker and Cardiac Cath/PCI patients can be placed here as well. These patients require telemetry monitoring. Medical 5 encourages staff involvement in shared governance and continued professional growth. It has been recognized as the Daisy Team of the Year. This unit includes a variety of new graduates and experienced nurses who collaborate with multidiscipline to provide high quality care. 39-bed Med Surg/Tele Unit Hours: Per Diem
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
- Successful completion of a certified patient care/clinical associate/certified nursing assistant or equivalent course.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with detailed, confidential material.
- Computer experience required.
Nice To Haves
- 2-4 years experience in health-care and nursing services experience strongly preferred.
- Will train on the job if needed.
Responsibilities
- Cares primarily for adult acute care patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities.
- Provides care for patients with cardiac and medical conditions, and post-surgical patients.
- Monitors patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care.
Benefits
- Generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
