Cardiac Step-Down Clinical Technician

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Clinical Technician for the 6 North Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down unit in Naples to provide direct patient care under a nurse's direction and assist with unit operations.

The role requires a minimum High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and eligibility as a CNA with FL licensure, RN student, RN graduate awaiting NCLEX, or EMT/Paramedic with FL licensure. A strong teamwork mindset and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfy one of the following: CNA with Florida licensure; RN student actively enrolled in RN program and providing transcripts each semester; RN program graduate awaiting NCLEX authorization (up to four months from letter) or has not passed first NCLEX; EMT or Paramedic with Florida licensure and work experience; Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
• Receives report from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.
• Instructs and/or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under direction of licensed professional.
• Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
• Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient-specific procedures.
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Reports pertinent patient changes and/or clinical findings to primary care partner.
• Assists in collecting and delivering urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab; follows universal precautions.
• Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, surgical preps, ice packs, and heat treatments.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Assists in repositioning immobile patients with equipment.
• Monitors intake and output; assists with dressings and aseptic technique.
• Performs glucometer finger sticks and POCT and quality control.
• Assists clinicians or public safety with restraints when necessary.
• Transports patients within the hospital as needed.
• Acts as a patient sitter or telemetry monitor technician when required.

Skills

BLS certification

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA with Florida licensure

RN student actively enrolled in RN program

RN graduate awaiting NCLEX authorization

EMT or Paramedic with Florida licensure

Job description

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Clinical Technician for the 6 North Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down unit in Naples to provide direct patient care under a nurse's direction and assist with unit operations.

The role requires a minimum High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and eligibility as a CNA with FL licensure, RN student, RN graduate awaiting NCLEX, or EMT/Paramedic with FL licensure. A strong teamwork mindset and adherence to safety protocols are essential.