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Health First Cardiac Care Tech - Interventional Prep Recovery (CNA/EMT-B) in Melbourne, Florida
POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship by assisting licensed personnel in providing nursing care in performing and maintaining arterial venous sheath removal and procedures under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality/No Harm:
- Performs arterial and venous sheath removal post cardiac and radiology procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Maintains and documents care of the puncture site post sheath removal under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Performs quality EKG tracing and performs Stat EKG's when requested.
- Performs Nursing Assistant duties as follows: o Completes Assigned tasks in a timely manner. o Collects, records, and reports accurate patient information. o Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning. o Assists other associates to maintain productivity. o Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility. o Competently performs routine procedures. o Utilizes Health First computer systems with regard to order inquiry and patient documentation.
- Performs Monitor Technician duties as follows: o Runs and places rhythm strips in designated place in patient's record. o Accurately identifies and reports arrhythmias. o Initiates patient set-up and maintains monitor equipment.
- Utilizes secondary skill as a monitor technician at least 30% of the time.
- Provides relief and assistance to the HUC as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.
- Must have current Florida certificate as a Nursing Assistant or must obtain within four months of hire.
- Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
- Must Complete Basic Dysrhythmia course with at least 80% passing grade and completion of 80 clinical hours.
- Must complete Hospital Cardiac Care Technician curriculum within 6 months of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
- Must be corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Must be able to lift, pull, push, turn, or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, unassisted, up to 33% of the assigned shift.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
- Must be able to sit, up to 90% of the assigned shift.
- Potential for exposure to bio hazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
- Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
- Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
- Must have continuous concentration watching computer/monitor screens with only dinner and break times as per hospital policy.
Job: *Technicians
Organization: *Holmes Regional Medical Center
Title: Cardiac Care Tech - Interventional Prep Recovery (CNA/EMT-B)
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne
Requisition ID: 072820