Patient Care Technician Advanced Cardiac Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in a 50-bed Advanced Cardiac Care unit at Osborn Medical Center, caring for a diverse patient population that includes cardiac, trauma, ventilator, and telemetry patients. A specialized pod serves cardiothoracic surgery patients who need frequent mobility assistance, activities-of-daily-living support, and close collaboration between nurses and PCTs. The unit is described as a fast-paced, high-acuity setting with a collaborative, supportive, and patient-focused team. The role provides patient-related care based on the principles of growth and development across the life span. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with direct patient care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and accurately documents delivered care in the medical record. This is a full-time day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Shift scheduling is self-scheduled, workdays may vary, and weekend and holiday rotations are required.
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 experience in a healthcare setting 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 services 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.
- 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, and health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials; evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
