PCT Cardiovascular Stepdown M8- FT Nights

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Patient Care Tech, you are on the front line of care, anticipating and answering the needs of your patients. Your responsibilities may not always be easy, but you firmly believe that your growth starts where your comfort zone ends. You are a healthcare warrior who brings kindness, respect, and empathy to every patient interaction, delivering care as you would want for yourself and your loved ones. You handle all patient needs, from call lights and hand holds to medical requirements, family questions, and even requests for an "extra blanket," bringing your heart and soul to each task. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your "little something extra" all contribute to who you are. We are excited to get to know you and discover what you will bring to this hands-on, personal care nursing role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, appropriate work experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Nice To Haves

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
• Assist with the patient hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs and patient-related tasks.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Maintain a clean environment in patient care area.
• Complete patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.
• Enhance knowledge and seek opportunities for career development.
• Embrace teamwork and direction in performance of duties.

What This Job Offers

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