Clinical Support Tech - HV Cardiac Medicine

Overview

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position qualifies for our Nursing Support Incentive Program. The Nursing Support Incentive Program includes $5,000 paid over a two (2) year commitment.

Why Join UNC Health REX - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit? At UNC Health REX, we deliver exceptional, patient-centered cardiac care. The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit is a 24-bed unit on the 7th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital, providing intermediate-level care to patients with complex cardiac conditions and multiple co-morbidities. You will be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team caring for adult and geriatric patients with diverse and challenging cardiac needs.

This environment is ideal for clinicians who enjoy fast-paced, high-acuity care, value teamwork, advanced monitoring, and continuous learning.

The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit provides specialized care for patients with:

• Heart failure
• Dysrhythmias
• Myocardial infarctions (heart attacks)
• Pre- and post-cardiac and vascular procedures
• Medical patients with significant cardiac histories and complex co-morbidities

Each patient room is equipped with GE bedside monitors and in-room computers to support real-time documentation and high-quality care delivery. Care on this unit is delivered through a team-based model, with close collaboration among nurses, physicians, APPs, pharmacists, care managers, chaplains, patient care technicians, and unit secretaries. Specialized telemetry technicians in the Telemetry Command Center provide continuous rhythm surveillance and real-time support to the care team.

As a Clinical Support Tech on the 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit, you will:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered support to cardiac patients under the direction of licensed nursing staff
• Obtain and document vital signs, including cardiac-related assessments, and promptly report changes in patient condition
• Assist with patient care for individuals with cardiac conditions, including those recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures
• Support patient mobility, hygiene, comfort measures, and safety, including fall prevention and telemetry management
• Assist nurses and providers with procedures, patient transport, and coordination of care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, including nurses, physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and support staff
• Support continuous cardiac monitoring and communicate rhythm concerns in coordination with the Telemetry Command Center
• Accurately document assigned patient care activities in the electronic health record (EHR)

• A supportive, team-oriented culture built on collaboration and mutual respect
• Exposure to complex cardiac patients in a high-acuity intermediate care environment
• A strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement
• Daily collaboration with expert cardiac clinicians in a state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Hospital

Responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and performing a wide range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of the patient care unit desk area functions.