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Cardiac Procedures Tech
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
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| Location | Iron Mountain, MI, USA |
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| Salary | $21.45 – $32.2 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CNA (WI registry)
- 1-2 years of CNA experience in the acute setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist RNs with daily patient care including hygiene, repositioning, ambulation, feeding, and general cleaning.
- Perform and document vital signs, intake/output, daily weights, and other patient data.
- Independently carry out advanced care tasks such as: Arterial sheath removal, Bladder scanning, Foley catheter insertion/removal, Arterial blood draws and ACT testing, IV insertion, site care, and removal (peripheral), Telemetry monitoring and interpretation, 12-lead EKGs and phlebotomy.
- Monitor patient status and promptly report changes or concerns to the RN.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, post-mortem care, and patient transport.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of telemetry education and competency within 6 months of hire.
- Completion of unit-based clinical training for interventional procedures within 6 months of hire.
