Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. The role performs tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration, including bedside patient care, taking vital signs, positioning and feeding patients, phlebotomy, and EKGs. The technician is accountable for the patient care delivered and follows St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice. The position works a 12-hour day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The work environment is an office/clinical setting with Exposure Class I.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills.
- Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training; First Aid training is provided upon hire.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
Nice To Haves
- Medical background.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Manual dexterity.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
- Perform tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration.
- Provide bedside care, take vital signs, position and feed patients, and perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
- Remain accountable for the patient care delivered and adhere to the hospital's standards of care and practice.
- Participate in orientation and continuing education, and maintain knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise.
- Complete annual population-specific competency requirements for populations served, as identified in the scope of care and service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
