Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Care, Nights

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Cardiac Care Unit on nights. The role supports licensed staff, handles basic duties for patients from birth through the lifecycle, and participates in admission, discharge, and ongoing patient education.

The unit is 18 beds, focused on cardiac and vascular care and requires teamwork in a fast-paced environment. You will work 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week, with every other weekend required, and a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire; CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and document vital signs and data.
• Assist patients with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, turning, and rounding.
• Document in the EMR in a timely manner and communicate changes to the primary nurse.
• Assist with admission and discharge processes and patient intake.
• Reinforce patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Respond to call lights and alarms; provide sitter/clerical support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Independent

Stress management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Care, Nights

Full Time Nights

• Schedule is 3 x 12 hours (7am-7 pm) shifts per week and every other weekend requirement

Hospital Experience HIGHLY Preferred

Piedmont Eastside - Snellville, GA

Cardiac Care Unit

This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population found in the CCU includes but is not limited to patient's with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patient's that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit. Our nursing staff work closely with both our cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients. If you are interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the Cardiac Care Unit is the place for you!

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.

Essential Functions

• Assists with patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, health history and document patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Assists patients and healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, patient turning to maintain skin integrity and purposeful rounding while functioning independently with treatments, equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
• Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.
• Communicates between all care partners effectively. Ensures primary nurse is aware of any issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
• Assists with admission and discharge process. Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.
• Reinforces patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Responds to call lights and fall alarms.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Sitter role, the Patient Care Tech must remain with the patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Unit Secretary role, the Patient Care Tech will act as a clerical resource for all staff to help facilitate the proper care and potential movement of the patient through the facility and beyond while managing incoming calls and visitors in a positive manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Initiative
• Functions independently
• Ability to handle stressful environments
• Thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize safety tools

Disclaimer

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Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required
• 1 year of patient care experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
• Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Eastside Medical Center