Certified Critical Care Tech - Med/Surg, Telemetry - Keleman 8 South
About The Position
The Certified Critical Care Tech supports patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care through direct communication with the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires professional ethics and a commitment to quality patient care. The role includes assisting with daily living needs, performing technical duties as directed by an RN, observing and communicating changes in patient status, reinforcing patient and family education, and contributing to patient satisfaction, performance improvement, orientation, and unit competency activities.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and active enrollment in nursing school required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
- Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if it was not part of the Fundamentals of Nursing course, within 90 days of hire; training is offered through orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy/EKG competency or venipuncture experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, while following standard precautions.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care, and document appropriately.
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond appropriately while maintaining safe patient practices.
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to maintain a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
