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PATIENT CARE TECH 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.
$71,193 / year median in Kentucky
+14% projected growth
Job Description
PATIENT CARE TECH CARDIAC UNIT
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Location
911 BYPASS
ROAD, BUILDING
A, KY, 41501, United States
Job Category
OTHER PROFESSIONALS
Employee Type
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Required Degree
High school
Description PCT- 6E Cardiac Unit Requirements A high school diploma or equivalency is required. Current BLS training is required. Completion of nursing fundamentals or one-year experience as a nursing assistant or completion of Nursing Assistant program or current KY State CNA certification is preferred. Summary Attends Patient Care Technician assigned patient care training sessions/shifts to learn to assist with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Learns to draw blood samples from patients by skin punctures, venipunctures and/or arterial punctures, prepares patients for phlebotomies and distributes specimen to appropriate laboratory units, performs 12-lead EKGs, and other patient care within the scope of practice.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance