Post Cardiac Technician - Cardiac Post Procedure - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Cardiac Technician will assist the staff by performing patient care and clerical duties under the direction of an RN. The Post Cardiac Technician will also perform both venous and arterial femoral sheath removals under the direct supervision of an RN or MD. This role will also maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner, acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit, and demonstrate an enthusiastic friendly approach.

Requirements

• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home.
• Experience with direct patient care (vitals and ADL job duties) in an assisted living facility.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate.
• Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree graduate (in any field) with no experience requirement.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling.
• Neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records (both paper and electronic), files and reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.
• Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Skill in maintaining patient care record.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Seeking prior cardiac patient care experience.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Successful training and maintained competency in both venous and arterial femoral sheath removals required within 30 days in position.

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse.
• Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN/LPN with abnormal variations.
• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity, acknowledges patient rights, and identifies resources to meet patient needs.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.
• Maintains a well-organized workstation and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.
• Maintains medical record in appropriate order.
• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or MD, performs both venous and arterial femoral sheath removals and closely manages the access site to prevent or identify complications.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• incentives
• referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• HAS/FSA options
• life insurance
• mental health resources
• discounts
• Paid time off
• parental and FMLA leave
• short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• professional development
• continuing education support

What This Job Offers

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