Role OverviewAssists in providing patient care activities, functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and demonstrates ability to properly perform 12 lead EKG.
What You Will Do
Collects blood samples, cleans equipment, enters documentation, assists with direct patient care, measures and records vital signs, monitors and documents intake and output, assists with activities of daily living, and provides indirect patient care activities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT) certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), or valid and current certifications in EKG, phlebotomy, and patient care, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Successful completion of a multi-skilled technician program
- EKG and Phlebotomy training
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT) certification
- Valid and current certifications in EKG, phlebotomy, and patient care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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