Patient Care Tech - CCU, Nights

Description :

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights

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. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1 : 4 when caring for these patients. 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!

RESPONSIBLE FOR :

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.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High school graduate or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Entry Level

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

N / A

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred

One year of patient care experience preferred