Post Cardiac Technician - Roper Hospital

Shift Hours: Four 10-hour shifts 7:00am - 5:30pm

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Post Cardiac Technician will assist the staff by performing patient care and clerical duties under the direction of an RN. The Post Cardiac Technician will also perform both venous and arterial femoral sheath removals under the direct supervision of an RN or MD. This role will also maintain and update patient records in a timely orderly manner acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate an enthusiastic friendly approach.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse.

• Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN/LPN with abnormal variations

• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

• Acts as a patient advocate.

• Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements core measures infection prevention patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.

• Maintains a well-organized workstation and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.

• Maintains medical record in appropriate order.

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or MD performs both venous and arterial femoral sheath removals and closely manages the access site to prevent or identify complications.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.

Education/Work Experience

One of the following must be met:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program.

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Neither HS Diploma nor GED .

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home.

• Experience with direct patient care (vitals and ADL job duties) in an assisted living facility.

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate.Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

• Associates or Bachelors degree graduate (in any field) with no experience requirement.Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

Training

• Successful training and maintained competency in both venous and arterial femoral sheath removals within 30 days in position.

Language

N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

• General office environment.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

• May be required to use physical restraints.

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

• May have periods of constant interruptions.

• Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Work Demands/Environment:

Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role. Please identify ALL additional physical requirements/hazards.

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

Not applicable to this position

Skills

• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.

• Skill in English grammar and spelling.

• Neat legible handwriting.

• Ability to file and maintain patient records (both paper and electronic) files and reports.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones computer terminals and printers. Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.

• Ability to report changes in the patients condition to the professional nurse.

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.

• Skill in maintaining patient care record. Ability to communicate clearly.