Patient Care Tech PCT - Cardiac Stepdown

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Sign-on Bonus: Up to 1000.00
• Department:Cardiology Unit
• Schedule: Full Time Nights, 3 twelve hour shifts per week 7pm-7am, Every 4th weekend.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent’s East
• Location: Birmingham, AL
  7 North is a new 23-bed unit. We care for patients admitted with a primary cardiac admitting diagnosis. We specialize in the care of cardiac inpatients, post-procedural patients and cardiac telemetry patients. We have an interdisciplinary approach, working closely with our hospitalists and cardiology team.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.