Patient Care Technician 11a- 7p

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 52,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Critical Care Patient Care Technician to monitor EKG rhythms and assist with patient care in the Critical Care Unit. The role supports efficient department operations and involves basic clerical duties to maintain records.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, completion of nursing assistant training or related coursework, and competency in ECG rhythm interpretation. Strong English reading/writing skills and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED certificate.
• Completion of a technical nursing assistant program or related coursework.
• Successful completion of EKG course for Monitor Technicians and competency in ECG rhythm interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities to meet personal needs and comfort and supports unit operations.
• Conducts continuous EKG monitoring and interprets rhythms; notifies changes to staff.
• Performs secretarial/receptionist duties and maintains records for the unit.

Skills

EKG interpretation

BLS certification

Stress management

Windows / PC software

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program or related coursework

ECG rhythm strip interpretation competency

Tools

Windows PC

Job description

Job Description Summary The Critical Care Patient Care Technician:

• Performs various patient care activities and related duties necessary to care for the personal needs and comfort of the patient as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the department
• Conducts continuous EKG monitoring of cardiac rhythms
• Accurately interprets EKG rhythms, noting changes in the rhythm, rate, or arrhythmia
• Communicates changes to appropriate personnel when indicated
• Performs various general secretarial/receptionist duties and prepares, compiles, and maintains records for a critical care unit.

Job Description QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or GED certificate.
• Completion of a technical program for nursing assistant training and/or satisfactory completion of academic courses related to fundamentals of nursing and/or satisfactory completion of institutional Patient Care Assistant Program.
• Successful completion of EKG course for Monitor Technicians and demonstration of competency in the interpretation of ECG rhythm strips

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.
• Successful completion of course in medical terminology (preferred).

SKILLS:

• Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Annual completion of established competency requirements
• Ability to function under stressful situations
• Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred)

Shift Evening Shift Details Second FTE 1 Type Regular

Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.

The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves.

Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.