Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Care, Days

About the role

Patient Care Tech, Cardiac Care Unit Full Time Days. Hospital Experience HIGHLY Preferred. Piedmont Eastside - Snellville, GA Cardiac Care Unit. This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population includes patients with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patients that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit. Nursing staff work closely with cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care. If you are interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the Cardiac Care Unit is the place for you.

Schedule

Full Time Days Schedule is 3 x 12 hours, shifts per week and every other weekend requirement 7am‑7 pm.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, health history and document patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Assists patients and healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, patient turning to maintain skin integrity and purposeful rounding while functioning independently with treatments, equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
• Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.
• Communicates between all care partners effectively.
• Ensures primary nurse is aware of any issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
• Assists with admission and discharge process.
• Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.
• Reinforces patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Responds to call lights and fall alarms.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Sitter role, the Patient Care Tech must remain with the patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Unit Secretary role, the Patient Care Tech will act as a clerical resource for all staff to help facilitate the proper care and potential movement of the patient through the facility and beyond while managing incoming calls and visitors in a positive manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Initiative
• Functions independently
• Ability to handle stressful environments
• Thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize safety tools

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred
• Work Experience: No experience required; 1 year of patient care experience Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications: BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required; CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred; Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred
• Business Unit: Company Name: Eastside Medical Center