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Cardiac Procedure Tech/CNA for ICU days

Advocate Health · Kenosha, WI

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you were monitoring a patient on telemetry and caught a change in rhythm before anyone else did.

real experience reading strips and initiative in flagging concerns early

Tell me about a time a patient or family member was upset with the care they were getting. How did you handle it?

guest relations and de-escalation skills given the emphasis on interpersonal communication in the posting

Tell me about a time you had to reposition, transfer, or lift a patient who was a difficult transfer. How did you keep yourself and the patient safe?

practical knowledge of body mechanics and safety awareness given the physical demands of the job

Describe a shift where you had several patients needing vitals, I&Os, and monitoring all at once. How did you prioritize?

organizational skill and ability to triage tasks independently in a busy ICU

Tell me about a time you had to give post-mortem care or support a family right after a death. How did you get through that?

emotional resilience and professionalism in one of the harder parts of ICU work

Technical

Walk me through how you'd remove an arterial sheath. What are you watching for during and after?

whether the candidate actually has hands-on procedural competence, not just familiarity with the term

What's your process for inserting a Foley catheter, and what would make you stop and get the RN involved instead?

technical skill plus judgment about scope of practice limits

How do you decide what to document immediately versus what can wait until later in your shift, especially in the electronic medical record?

understanding of timely, accurate documentation habits in a fast-moving ICU

What does a normal 12-lead EKG look like to you, and what would make you flag one to the RN right away?

baseline EKG literacy since it's a named required skill

How would you explain arterial blood draws and ACT testing to someone who's just starting on this unit?

depth of understanding versus rote procedure memorization

Situational

You're doing an ACT point-of-care test on an arterial sample and the result comes back way outside expected range. What do you do next?

understanding of when a number requires escalation versus rechecking, and respect for the RN's authority on clinical decisions

A patient you're caring for suddenly develops chest pain and you're the only one in the room. What do you do, step by step?

knowledge of emergency protocol and staying calm while waiting for the RN

You notice a procedure site is starting to look off, maybe some swelling or bleeding, but the RN is tied up with another patient. What do you do?

site-check vigilance and appropriate escalation without overstepping

This is a one-shift-a-week role with rotating holidays and weekends on a 12-hour schedule. How does that fit with what you're looking for right now?

realistic commitment to the actual schedule being offered, not just interest in the role

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34500 AMC Kenosha - Critical Care: ICU Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 12 Schedule Details/Additional Information: One 12hr shift/week with rotating holidays and weekends. Hours are 0630-1900 Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 Major Responsibilities: • Assists the RN with the daily care of assigned patients, including bathing, oral hygiene, repositioning, ambulation and feeding. Also performs general cleaning duties as assigned. • Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks to support activities of daily living, as well as specific technical tasks and/or monitoring required for the patients' individualized written care plan. • Measures and documents blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration (TPRs), intake and output (I & O), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the RN. • Independently performs more advanced patient care treatments as delegated by the RN, which may include but not be limited to arterial sheath removal, bladder scanning, insertion and removal of Foley catheter, drawing arterial blood sample and performing activated clotting time (ACT ) point-of-care testing on arterial blood samples, using telemetry system and bedside monitoring system, intravenous (IV) insertion, site care and removal (peripheral), telemetry monitoring and interpretation, performing a 12 lead electrocardiogram (ekg), and phlebotomy. • Monitors patient and keeps RN informed of patient status. Contacts RN if the following situations arise: hypotension, dysrhythmias, chest pain, hypoglycemia or any procedure site complications; follows established procedure for emergency care that may arise while caring for the patient until the RN arrives. • Performs data collection for presence of pain, procedure site checks, extremity pulse checks and reports to RN. • Reports and documents in electronic medical record, accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions to the appropriate person. • Prepares patient rooms for admission/discharge and assists with the patient admission/discharge process. • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. • Assists with post-mortem care as needed. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and • Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices. Education Required: • High School Graduate. Experience Required: • Typically requires 2 years of experience in acute patient care as a Nursing Assistant. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Successful completion of telemetry education and competency completion within six months of hire. Must maintain competency thereafter. • Post hire, must maintain successful completion of unit-based clinical training in caring for patients with interventional procedures. Candidate must achieve competency within six months of hire and maintain competency thereafter. • Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills essential. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities. • Must be able to communicate, read and write proficiently in English. • Must possess basic keyboarding and computer skills. • Must function well independently and proficiently in a functional role. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently during the work shift. • Must be able to: • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Will be required to use foot pedal on carts or machines. • Must have functional vision and hearing. • Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing (i.e. gloves, goggles, gown) must be worn as necessary. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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