Certified Critical Care Technician - Keleman 10 North
About The Position
The Critical Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to assist patients with activities of daily living and support their overall plan of care. The role includes 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. North and South 10 have telemetry capabilities. Each unit has 36 patient beds and two hallway areas, for a maximum capacity of 76 patients. South 10 also includes a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit, typically with no more than 12 patients, staffed by critical-care-trained RNs and providing care for ventilated patients. The unit has two negative-pressure isolation rooms with an anteroom for specific isolation needs. Multidisciplinary rounds take place Monday through Friday, and a pharmacist with an office on the unit supports RNs to help prevent delays in care. This is a part-time night position, 24 hours per week, with shifts from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and a weekend and holiday rotation.
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: CPT, CPCT-A, or ACMA.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- 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, taking 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 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
