PCT 7p-7a Critical Care Unit

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Critical Care Patient Care Technician to support our critical care unit. Responsibilities include providing patient care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort during night shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, nursing assistant training, ECG interpretation competency, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Strong English communication and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completed nursing assistant training program or equivalent.
• Completed ECG rhythm interpretation course and competency.
• Must read/write English; medical terminology course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to support personal needs and comfort in the unit.
• Conduct continuous EKG monitoring and interpret rhythms.
• Communicate rhythm changes to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Perform general secretarial duties and maintain critical care unit records.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Stress management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant training program

ECG rhythm interpretation course

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.