Cardiovascular Technologist - $23+ per hour

Tenet South Carolina; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet South Carolina is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist in Rock Hill, SC to support the CV telemetry unit. You will assist licensed staff, take vital signs, and help with patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

The position is full-time (Staff), 40 hours per week, with an 8-hour shift and opportunities to float to similar units. A sign-on bonus up to $2,500 is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of CNA course required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
• CPI required within orientation.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs; assist licensed staff and physicians as directed.
• Provide patient care to meet daily living activities needs.
• Operate and maintain equipment; document results accurately.
• Float to other nursing units as needed; coordinate patient services and tests.
• Transcribe orders correctly and support unit receptionist duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA course

Job description

Cardiovascular Technologist - $23+ per hour

Tenet South Carolina is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist for a job in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Technologist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Under the direction of the Nurse, performs sub-professional duties including providing patient care to meet the needs of activities of daily living; operation and maintenance of equipment.Takes and records vital signs and I/Os.Assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards. Performs other related duties as directed. Assumes the responsibility for meeting the basic needs of all patients assigned. Provides care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated. Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals. Provides quality care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned. Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed. Performs and coordinates the clerical and public relations functions for the unit, as well as coordinating patient services and tests provided by the other ancillary hospital departments; acts as unit receptionist receiving and directing visitors. Assumes the responsibility for correctly transcribing orders on all patients assigned.Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals.Provides quality work according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned.Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed.

• Accurately checks patient’s blood sugar and documents results as ordered (all values are correctly reported to attending nurse)
• Obtains vital signs appropriately based on patient’s age and condition. Reports abnormal findings immediately to attending or charge nurse
• Performs patient interventions completely and proficiently within scope of practice and demonstrates age specific competency for population of patients served.
• Provides appropriate treatment in emergency situations as they arise (i.e. codes, patient falls).
• Performs related duties as required.

Required:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completion of CNA course required
• Experience:
  • Previous work experience in a patient care role can meet education requirement.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • CNA - must be certified within 6 months of employment, and/or completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited Nursing Curriculum with the intention to complete a nursing degree required.
  • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
  • CPI required within orientation.

Tenet South Carolina Job ID #2503037371. Posted job title: Patient Care Tech (PCT) - CV Telemetry