Cardiac Procedures Tech

Provides patient care in an advanced assistive role within the clinical setting, under the supervision of the Manager and daily direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Performs a variety of highly-skilled technical cardiac, arterial care, and monitoring tasks in addition to related technical tasks to support nursing practice.

Assists the RN with the daily care of assigned patients, including bathing, oral hygiene, repositioning, ambulation and feeding. Also performs general cleaning duties as assigned.

Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks to support activities of daily living, as well as specific technical tasks and/or monitoring required for the patients' individualized written care plan.

Measures and documents blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration (TPRs), intake and output (I & O), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the RN.

Independently performs more advanced patient care treatments as delegated by the RN, which may include but not be limited to arterial sheath removal, bladder scanning, insertion and removal of Foley catheter, drawing arterial blood sample and performing activated clotting time (ACT ) point-of-care testing on arterial blood samples, using telemetry system and bedside monitoring system, intravenous (IV) insertion, site care and removal (peripheral), telemetry monitoring and interpretation, performing a 12 lead electrocardiogram (ekg), and phlebotomy.

Monitors patient and keeps RN informed of patient status. Contacts RN if the following situations arise: hypotension, dysrhythmias, chest pain, hypoglycemia or any procedure site complications; follows established procedure for emergency care that may arise while caring for the patient until the RN arrives.

Performs data collection for presence of pain, procedure site checks, extremity pulse checks and reports to RN.

Reports and documents in electronic medical record, accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions to the appropriate person.

Prepares patient rooms for admission/discharge and assists with the patient admission/discharge process.

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Assists with post-mortem care as needed.

Scheduled Hours

72 FTE on 3rd Shift

8 &12 hour shifts available.

Variable scheduling with up to 50% weekend coverage. 50% holiday coverage.

Licenses & Certifications

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices..

Degrees

High School Graduate.

Required Functional Experience

Typically requires 2 years of experience in acute patient care as a Nursing Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful completion of telemetry education and competency completion within six months of hire. Must maintain competency thereafter.Post hire, must maintain successful completion of unit-based clinical training in caring for patients with interventional procedures. Candidate must achieve competency within six months of hire and maintain competency thereafter.Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills essential.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.Must be able to communicate, read and write proficiently in English.Must possess basic keyboarding and computer skills.Must function well independently and proficiently in a functional role.

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