Patient Care Tech - (Interventional) at Deborah Heart and Lung Center summary:
The Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with clinical tasks, maintaining high standards of interpersonal communication, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must have relevant healthcare experience and certifications, such as BLS and preferred EKG or Phlebotomy certifications.
Job Details
Description
Position Summary: Performs direct and non-direct patient care duties and technical tasks as assigned by and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse / Director of Critical Care Nursing/Clinical Team Leader. Specific duties may vary by assigned area.
Experience
- Required: 1-3 years experience as nursing assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist and/or other related healthcare experience
- Preferred: 1-3 years experience as PCT
Education
- Required: High School Degree or equivalency: completion of Patient Care or Multi-skilled Tech certification program
License and Credentials
- Required: American Heart BLS Healthcare Provider
- Preferred: Nurse Aide certification, EKG certification and/or Phlebotomy certification
Skills
- Arrhythmia recognition program within 3 months of hire. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work well with others, conscientious, organized and reliable; computer skills for hospital information system; ability to read and write English.
Populations Served
- Adult: Early Adult (19-45); Middle Adult (46-59); Late Adult (60-79); Late, Late Adult (Over 80)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 48 hours per pay period / 7p- 7a Shift
Licenses & Certifications
Keywords:
patient care, healthcare, Patient Care Technician, BLS certification, EKG technician, nursing assistant, phlebotomist, critical care, patient comfort, medical assistant