Cardiac Patient Care Tech - Full Time

Company: Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital
Location: Belleville
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID:
Employment Status: Full-Time

More Information

Memorial Hospital Belleville is a 222-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Illinois. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet---recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018.

Two Northeast cares for patients pre and post cardiac catheterizations, implantable cardiac defibrillators, pacemaker insertions, percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention with and without sheaths, post thoracotomy, respiratory problems, and renal patients.

Overview

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the RN which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with ADL, performs VS, I&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and life long learning, as well as acting as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
  Minimum Requirements
  
  Degree
  
  • High School Diploma or GED
    Experience
    
    • No Experience
      Supervisor Experience
      
      • No Experience
        Preferred Requirements And Additional Job Information
        
        Licenses & Certifications
        
        • Certified Nurse AssistantBenefits Statement
          
          Note: not all benefits apply to all openings
          
          • Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
          • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
          • 401(k) plan
          • Tuition Assistance
          • Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
          • On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
          • Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
          • Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center
            Legal Statement
            
            The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
            
            Equal Opportunity Employer

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