CTA/CSA Part-Time, Days, Cardiovascular Services

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health's Cardiovascular Services team is hiring a CTA/CSA Part-Time, Days to support patient care in the Cardiovascular Unit. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine tasks and assist with monitoring, specimen collection, and basic treatments.

Requires a HS Diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, plus CPCT, PCTC, or AUA certification. No prior experience is required; training will be provided on the job.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
• CPCT, PCTC or Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient's health status and implement the care plan under RN supervision.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Take/record blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, and weight.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and telemetry setup adjustments.
• Collect specimens as directed and assist with admissions/discharges/transfers.
• Keep patient rooms clean and restock supplies as directed.

Skills

Nursing basics

Communication skills

Instruction following

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: CTA/CSA Part-Time, Days, Cardiovascular Services Department: Cardiovascular Unit

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN that is within scope.
• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.
• Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
• Performs oral suctioning.
• Takes emergency actions as needed and within scope.
• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.
• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.
• When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.
• May precept new CTAs.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) OR Patient Care Technician (PCTC) OR Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with others.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.