What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech, Cardiac Telemetry position at Loyola University Health System?
Job Title:
Certified Nurse Assistant - Cardiac TelemetryEmployment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
Loyola MacNeal has an excellent opportunity for a certified nurse assistant to join the cardiac telemetry department located at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. Our team of registered nurses, patient care techs, care managers, social workers, residents, and physicians are dedicated to providing compassionate care to the diverse community we serve.
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) working under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, utilizing evidence-based practice and a commitment to a safe patient care environment, our patient care techs support care delivery on the nursing unit.
MacNeal Hospital's Cardiac Telemetry department is a 25-bed unit that routinely cares for patients with complex medical conditions. Our unit specializes in angina, syncope, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and pre/post cardiac intervention. Cardiac Telemetry Patient Care Techs are trained in performing EKG's and phlebotomy, and certified in basic life support.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform various direct patient care procedures to assist the unit manager, professional staff, and physicians in providing patient care focused on the needs of the patient.
Provide comfort and hygiene services, such as bathing, oral hygiene procedures, hair care, bed pan/urinal use, skin care, and garment, linen, and bedding changes.
Assist with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, perform 12-lead ECG, and obtain specimens.
Support equipment supply and set up, assist with ambulating patients using assistive devices, and transport patients safely.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to regulatory requirements.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by utilizing time and resources efficiently.
Requirements:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Training acquired through work experience or education
Minimum Experience: Less than one year of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Licensure/Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA
Other: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or verification of an equal or higher educational level in a clinically focused program.
We invest in our people, offering benefits from day one, competitive shift differentials, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and more. Join our team and become part of a supportive and inclusive workforce that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Benefits from Day One
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Referral Rewards
Salary Range: $16.70 - $25.53 per hour
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization.
Salary : $17 - $26
