Patient Care Tech FT Heart

About the role

Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift.

Responsibilities

This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups.
• Basic EKG skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office.
• Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED
• Effective October 11, 2009 must have certified nurse aide certification for The State of Texas, Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic OR certification as a Certified Patent Care Tech (CPCT) and remain current thereafter.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and must keep current at all times.
• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs.

Skills

Prefer a graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program.