Cardiovascular Care Technician — Night Shift

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a CTA Cardiovascular for overnight shifts in the Cardiovascular Unit. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform routine patient care tasks and monitor patient status as part of the care team. Education requires a HS Diploma or GED and current BLS certification.

No experience is required, but CPCT/PCTC/AUA credentials are required. The role involves performing vital signs, specimen collection, sterile procedures, and assisting with admissions and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) OR Patient Care Technician (PCTC) OR Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status and implement the care plan under RN guidance.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Record blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, and weight.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Set up and discontinue telemetry monitoring.
• Collect specimens as directed.
• Apply sterile dressings and remove sutures, staples, or drains.
• Perform stomal irrigation and colostomy care.
• Perform oral suctioning.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Report changes to RN.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Keep the patient room clean and orderly; change linens.
• Restock rooms with supplies.
• May precept new CTAs.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a CTA Cardiovascular for overnight shifts in the Cardiovascular Unit. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform routine patient care tasks and monitor patient status as part of the care team. Education requires a HS Diploma or GED and current BLS certification.

No experience is required, but CPCT/PCTC/AUA credentials are required. The role involves performing vital signs, specimen collection, sterile procedures, and assisting with admissions and