Welcome to Cardio Thoracic! We are a large 69 bed unit that is heart and lung focused. Our unit is fast paced and we have great team work and a large leadership team for support. On cardio thoracic we provide care to a wide variety of diagnosis that include but are not limited to chest pain, heart rate/rhythm issues, COPD, heart failure, and post cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

Eligible for a $3000 Sign On Bonus with a 2-year work commitment.

Starting pay for this position is $18.43/hour; base pay offered may increase based on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant
• CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Experience
• Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.