Patient Care Technician I (PCT), Cardiac Surgery Stepdown, Nights

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Towson is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide direct patient care during night shifts. The role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Join a supportive environment that values patient safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and manages patient care based on results.
• Documents vital signs and pain levels.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to implement care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Vital Signs Monitoring

Job description

Job Description

Work Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am (3x12 hr shifts)

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, assists patients with activities of daily living. Performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data, communicates patient status to identify needs, and provides necessary care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

What's In It For You?

• Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3-star rating
• Contributes to patient satisfaction ratings
• Exceptional unit culture
• High unit engagement in multiple committees
• Autonomy in practice through cardiac surgery pathways
• Recognized by US News and World Report

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following describes the general nature and level of work performed by this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties.

1. Performs testing and manages patient care based on results and clinical findings.
2. Records patient care activities, including activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring).
3. Documents and reports vital signs and pain levels.
4. Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
5. Participates in cost-effective strategies to optimize outcomes.
6. Promotes patient safety, including fall prevention and maintaining a safe environment.
7. Maintains order and cleanliness of patient rooms and supplies.
8. Provides post-mortem care.
9. Collaborates with the healthcare team to implement the care plan and report changes.
10. Ensures patient comfort and manages pain.
11. Measures and documents dietary intake, urinary and stool output, calorie count, and patient weight.
12. Performs urinary catheter care and management.
13. Conducts blood glucose monitoring.
14. Provides wound care, skin care, and reports impairments.
15. Assists with specimen collection for lab testing, ensuring proper identification and documentation.
16. Provides orthopedic/rehab device care and applies/removes compression wraps or stockings.
17. Participates in hourly patient rounding.
18. Responds to patient alarms and call lights.
19. Follows safety protocols and reports adverse events or near misses.
20. Provides vigilant patient care, including when serving as a safety companion.
21. Uses safe lifting techniques and body mechanics.
22. Improves patient flow and prevents delays.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.