Patient Care Tech CNA CVICU

Patient Care Tech CNA CVICU

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C N A ) in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association. Must be obtained prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.
• Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received and competency.
• Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
• Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.
• Performs equipment and tube care/management e.g. JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal.
• Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling.
• Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies.
• Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment care/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team.
• Assist physicians and RNs as directed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous experience in a health care setting