Cardiac Procedures Technician - Inpatient Unit

Key Responsibilities

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  Assist RNs with daily patient care including hygiene, repositioning, ambulation, feeding, and general cleaning.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Perform and document vital signs, intake/output, daily weights, and other patient data.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Independently carry out advanced care tasks such as:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Arterial sheath removal
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Bladder scanning
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Foley catheter insertion/removal
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Arterial blood draws and ACT testing
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  IV insertion, site care, and removal (peripheral)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  12-lead EKGs and phlebotomy
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Monitor patient status and promptly report changes or concerns to the RN.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Assist
  
  
  
  
  
  
  with admissions, discharges, post-mortem care, and patient transport.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Maintain
  
  
  
  
  
  
  accurate
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  timely
  
  
  
  
  
  
  documentation in the electronic medical record.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

Qualifications:

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  High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  CNA (WI registry)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  1-2 years of CNA experience in the acute setting
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

Skills & Competencies:

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  Completion of telemetry education and competency within 6 months of hire.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Completion of unit-based clinical training for interventional procedures within 6 months of hire.
  
  
  
  
  

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