Patient Care Technician - Cardiac

Rochester Regional Health • Muscatine, IA

1d • $18 - $20

About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician, you will provide direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse. Your ability to assist with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit is crucial in the overall success of the unit and comfort of Rochester Regional patients. The Cardiac Unit is an 18 bed cardiac nursing unit that provides care to cardiac patients and provides full telemetry monitoring. This unit is focused on caring for the cardiac patient after cardiac procedures such as Pacemaker Insertion, Angiograms, Cardiac Ablations, Angioplasty, and patients who require medicated cardiac infusions. Our team of seasoned and experienced nurses provides mentorship and support to new staff, working together to drive critical thinking through complex medical situations. Many of our nurses start with us and transfer to higher acuity areas, feeling confident they have gained a solid foundation. For those that stay and continue their career with us, we help them sharpen and hone their nursing skills, always offering continuing education and support.

Requirements

• None.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Completion of one of the following is strongly preferred: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification -OR- one (1) year experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health-related facility.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Service - Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Admission & Transfer of Patients - Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed