Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Surgical Stepdown

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-21; sched...
Measuring and documenting vital signs
Assisting with activities of daily living
Moving turning or relocating patients
The Patient Care Technician supports a decentralized patient-centered approach by performing multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Job Summary

  • The Patient Care Technician supports a decentralized patient-centered approach by performing multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, emptying drains, and providing emotional support to patients in a cardiac surgical stepdown unit.
  • Candidates must possess patience, empathy, and strong communication skills to effectively interact with the care team and ensure patient safety.

Matching Summary

The Patient Care Technician supports a decentralized patient-centered approach by performing multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-21; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • measuring and documenting vital signs
  • assisting with activities of daily living
  • moving turning or relocating patients
  • maintaining current Basic Life Support certification
  • monitoring EKG signals and patient condition

Nice-to-have

  • patience empathy and intuition for patients
  • good communication and organizational skills
  • experience as Certified Nursing Assistant
  • ability to work rotating shifts
  • energetic enthusiastic team environment

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
  • One year patient care experience preferred
  • Active enrollment in nursing school acceptable alternative
  • Must maintain AHA or Red Cross BLS certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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