Patient Care Technician Cardiopulmonary Telemetry
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician supports patient care in a specialized Cardiopulmonary Telemetry Unit serving telemetry patients, pulmonary hypertension patients, chronic stable ventilator patients, and thoracic surgery and lung cancer surgical patients recovering from procedures such as lobectomies and lung mass removals. The unit provides exposure to a specialized pulmonary hypertension program and opportunities to develop cardiac and pulmonary care skills. Typical assignments are approximately 10 patients per PCT and may increase to 16 depending on census and staffing needs. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician provides patient-related care appropriate to the growth and development of patients across the life span. The role includes assisting with and observing care, reporting patient changes to licensed caregivers, and accurately documenting care delivered. This is a full-time night-shift position consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Self-scheduling is available for shifts and weekend coverage; scheduled workdays vary, and weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Assist with, observe, and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or healthcare team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage.
- Weekend shift differentials, with evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
