Cardio Care Technician: Patient-Focused Nursing Support

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN supervision in the Cardiovascular Services unit. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and documenting patient data.

Responsibilities include responding to call lights, recording vital signs, and helping with mobility while maintaining compassionate patient interaction and teamwork with the care team.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care per hospital policies.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility.
• Maintain patient safety and infection control practices.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care per hospital policies.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Respond to call lights and patient inquiries in a timely manner.
• Document and report patient care data as directed.
• Measure intake and output and daily weights when indicated.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Ambulatory assistance

Tools

EKG machine

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Independence Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN supervision in the Cardiovascular Services unit. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and documenting patient data.

Responsibilities include responding to call lights, recording vital signs, and helping with mobility while maintaining compassionate patient interaction and teamwork with the care team.