Patient Care Tech 2 (CNA & EKG), Neuroscience ICU - Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA 93721
About the Job
Overview:
Opportunities for you!
- Join a Forbes Top 10 CA Employer
- Direct impact on quality patient care in a system with over 1,000 beds
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas).
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
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Responsibilities:We're looking for Patient Care Techs to join our growing Neuroscience ICU team!
In your role, you will:
- Perform and assist with basic aspects of patient care such as bed scale weights, I/O, hygiene, dressing, turning and ambulation. Safely perform/assist with inpatient lift/transfer, move, positioning and ambulation in coordination with the patient care team.
- Record vital signs, height, weight and I/O. Collect and record data as assigned and report information to RN/RTT.
Qualifications:
Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Successful completion of one of the following is required
o Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
o Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program
o Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Paramedic program
o Nursing Fundamental courses from an accredited clinical RN or LVN program (typically done in the 1st semester)
o Successful completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition or ECG/EKG interpretation course required
Experience
• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience required
• 2 years of experience in an acute care hospital preferred
Licenses and Certifications
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• One of the following is required
o CNA - State of California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (active or inactive status is acceptable)
o EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
o AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
o PARAMEDICC - Paramedic Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
o RN or LVN Student/Graduate
CHS HealthStream Course
• ECG - ECG Rhythm Exam Non-Clinical (Administered by CHS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Disclaimers:• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Source : Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA