Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic Non ICU 7 Heart

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay

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Job summary

Corewell Health's Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids seeks a part-time patient care associate for the Progressive Care Unit Cardiothoracic Surgical 7 MHC Butterworth site. You will work with RN/Providers to monitor patients after cardiac and thoracic procedures and assist with routine bedside care.

The role involves vitals, wound care, ambulation, and safe patient handling, with emphasis on accuracy and compassionate care in a complex post-operative population.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC) required within 90 days.
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, check blood sugars, bed bath, ambulate and assist with wound care.
• Assist with catheterization and act as safety attendant for patients.
• Document accurately and timely; communicate observations to RN/Provider.
• Support team in delivering quality patient care in the cardiothoracic unit.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

About this unit

7MHC is a 46-bed unit that cares for cardio-thoracic patients after surgery. We specialize in both cardiac, pulmonary and transplant care. Our primary patient populations are post-operative coronary artery bypass (CABG), cardiac valve surgeries, lung surgeries, heart, and lung transplant, and VAD patients (an artificial heart pump). We admit post-surgical patients' day of surgery, after the cardiovascular recovery unit or from the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTCC) depending on their procedure and clinical needs. If a patient needs intensive care, they are transferred to CTCC and return to us when their condition has stabilized. Our patients are very complex and require medical, physical, and emotional support.

About Meijer Heart Center

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care. Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat. Our other sites are outpatient imaging departments.

Scope of work

Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RN's/Providers. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Progressive Care Unit Cardiothoracic Surgical 7 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0

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