PCT 7p-7a CCU3/Neuro Critical Care Unit

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL, is seeking a Critical Care Patient Care Technician to support the intensive care team. You will perform patient care tasks, assist with personal needs, and help ensure a calm, safe unit environment during night shifts.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, nursing assistant training, and completion of an EKG course with ECG rhythm interpretation competency. Proficiency in English and basic computer skills are expected; BCLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of nursing assistant training or Patient Care Assistant program.
• Successful completion of EKG course for Monitor Technicians and ECG rhythm interpretation competency.
• Must read, write, and speak English; medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities for personal needs and comfort.
• Conduct continuous EKG monitoring of cardiac rhythms.
• Interpret ECG rhythms and report changes to staff.
• Perform general secretarial/receptionist duties and maintain unit records.

Skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

BCLS

PC skills (Windows)

Effective communication under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant training or patient care assistant program

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryThe 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 DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS: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 stripsLANGUAGE/ 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)ShiftNightShift Details7:00 pm - 7:00 amFTE0.9TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast 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.