Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care Unit - Nights

Nevada System of Higher Education • Chicago, IL

5d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse Manager. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nurses in various procedures. The PCT plays a crucial role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and adherence to care plans, including those with special precautions like COVID-19. The position requires effective communication, adherence to safety protocols, and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).

Requirements

• CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation
• American Heart Association CPR Certification
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to interact effectively with others
• Ability to uphold confidentiality standards appropriately
• Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Communicates effectively with patient, families, visitors, and members of the health care team in a respectful manner.
• Understands how to use and uses standard precautions with all patients as well special precautions that may be ordered for the patient based on the pathology diagnosed. This includes the use of all personal protective equipment.
• Assists with patient hygiene based on the level assistance the patient requires.
• Assists with meeting the elimination needs of the patient which includes helping patients to the bathroom or use bedside commode.
• Sets up the patient room for a new admission by placing new ECG cables and leads on the counter along with SPO2 cable (critical care) and disposable blood pressure cuff.
• Assists the RN in admitting new patients by attaching the ECG cables and pulse oximetry and taking initial vital signs. This includes patients with Covid-19.
• Assists in providing for nutritional needs of the patient by helping them eat, if needed.
• Assists with ambulating and range of motion for the patient.
• Follows policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety.
• Follows safe patient handling guidelines and demonstrates proper use of lifting and other patient safety equipment.
• Accurately documents vital sign monitoring (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure) as well the results of point of care blood glucose monitor (Accu-Check) in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
• Properly cleans all multi-use equipment between care of patients.
• Uses standard fall and high risk precautions on all patients based on need and direction by the RN.
• Performs rounding and repositioning with assigned patients every two hours.
• Regularly communicates with the RN regarding any changes in the patient’s vital signs or any observations of the patient/family and any tasks assigned.
• Maintains clinical competency which is tested each year by Nursing Education.
• Performs 12-lead ECG on patients as directed by the RN.
• Proactively organizes, and stocks nursing unit with patient care supplies.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Empty, measure and record output in all Foley bags/colostomy bags as directed by the RN and at the end of the assigned shift.
• Gather all required linen before beginning the bathing or cleaning of patient.
• Perform Accu-Check quality controls daily at Midnight.
• In along with housekeeping, empty trash from patient rooms, nursing station, hallway, medication room and store room at the end of the shift.
• Assists nurses in admitting patient, which includes setting up the room, transferring patient to bed.
• If no PCT scheduled for the next shift check vital signs on all patients at the end of shift (0700 or 1900).
• Give hand-off report to oncoming PCT before leaving at the end of shift.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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