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Northside Hospital Inc.
Patient Care Technician, Acute Cardiac Unit
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What they do
A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
$60,926 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities The Patient Care Technician provides nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients. Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs procedures for physical hygiene and comfort of patients. Performs duties with the construct of a unit-based, self-directed patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members. Qualifications 1. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)2. Certified Nursing Assistant on the Georgia RegistryORCertified Medical Assistant awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)ORRegistered Medical Assistant awarded by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)ORCertified Clinical Medical Assistant awarded by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)3. One (1) year of patient care experience, as a CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or other relevant acute, direct patient care experience.