Nurse Tech Cardiac and Vascular Care 6 Heart

Nurse Tech

6 Meijer Heart Center (6 Heart) is a 46-bed cardiac and vascular progressive/stepdown unit at the Meijer Heart Center. The primary patient population served include patients with various cardiac and vascular diseases requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions. This includes acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, post-percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral artery disease, renal artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease and heart rhythm disorders.

Our staff gain understanding of the cardiac and vascular system and its processes so that they can deliver excellent care to our patients within our specialty. Our specialty includes care of post procedures and post surgeries such as, cardiac, peripheral stents, sheath management, revascularization procedures and surgeries, Mitra clip, watchman procedure, endovascular aneurysm repair, mechanical embolectomy for treatment of pulmonary embolism, and many more.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RN's/Providers. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Orientation for the first and third week of employment as Nurse Tech requires being available for weekday classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during the first week of employment, as well as additional classroom training during week 3. There is also a sheath removal skill requirement for cardiac NTs. It entails a 4 hour sheath removal class and then removing 5 femoral sheaths with a peer in the unit, until competent.

Qualifications include:

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred

Primary Location

SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

6th Floor Meijer Heart Center

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.