CCU Technician / Critical Care / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center is seeking a frontline teammate to support the Critical Care Center with cardiac monitoring and allied administrative duties. The role requires basic computer skills and the ability to read and interpret EKG strips, with training provided as necessary.

Candidates should hold a high school diploma, BCLS certification, and Nurse Aide I/II listing in NC; ongoing education in EKG interpretation is expected as part of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required; NAI/NAII listing preferred.
• Nurse Aide Registry listing NC required; training in EKG interpretation expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative, communication and cardiac monitoring tasks in support of the Critical Care Center.
• Functions independently in CCU Tech, NA, or Unit Secretary role as needed to meet performance expectations.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring interpretation

Basic computer skills

Reading EKG strips

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide I/II certification (NC)

BCLS certification

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs a variety of organizational functions including administrative, communication and cardiac monitoring skills in support of the Critical Care Center. Required to work and function competently and independently in CCU Tech, NA, or Unit Secretary role in order to meet annual evaluation performance expectations.

Job Description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs a variety of organizational functions including administrative, communication and cardiac monitoring skills in support of the Critical Care Center. Required to work and function competently and independently in CCU Tech, NA, or Unit Secretary role in order to meet annual evaluation performance expectations.

Education And Credentials

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer application skills.
• BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.
• Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing) Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services. Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.
• Interest and aptitude for reading and interpreting cardiac monitor images and EKG strips. Employees are expected to attend educational classes in both EKG interpretation and nursing information systems as a condition of employment. Satisfactory testing upon completion of classes is expected for continued employment. Technicians are required to maintain a NAI or NAI/NAII listing. Technicians are also required to attain and maintain BCLS certification.

Preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac monitoring.

Work Experience

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Administrative experience.

About Us

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.