Care Tech- Telemetry I - Berwyn, IL, United States - Loyola University Health System

Description

Employment Type:
Full time Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift

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.

Performs a variety of direct patient care procedures to assist the unit manager, professional staff and physicians in providing patient care focused on the needs of the patient.

GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing care services such as bathing, oral hygiene procedures, hair care, bed pan/urinal use, skin care and garment, linen and bedding changes.

Distributes meals and beverages and takes vital signs.

TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, performs 12-lead ECG, obtains specimens.

EQUIPMENT - Assists professional staff in equipment supply and set up.

COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

Successful completion of Certified Nurse's Aide training course or a Nursing Student who has passed the Certified Nurse's Aide exam, BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA, and Current Registered Nurse License, State of Illinois

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.