Certified Critical Care Technician - Keleman 10 North
About The Position
The Critical Care Technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. The role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The technician is expected to maintain high standards of professional ethics and contribute to quality patient care. The position is on Kelemen 10, a medical-surgical unit caring for patients with varied needs and disease processes. The North and South units have telemetry capabilities; each houses 36 patients, with two hallway areas bringing the maximum capacity to 76. South 10 includes a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit with critically care-trained RNs who care for patients, including ventilated patients, and two negative-pressure isolation rooms with an anteroom. Multidisciplinary rounds take place Monday through Friday, involving patients and team members in care planning and discharge coordination. A pharmacist based on the unit supports RNs and helps avoid delays in care. This is a part-time, 24-hour-per-week position. The schedule is 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The listed salary range is $18.00–$29.00 per hour.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training required.
- Active Patient Care Technician certification required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- Successful completion of one of the following certifications required: CPT, CPCT-A, or ACMA.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
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 consistently to safety protocols and quality standards to support a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
