Certified Critical Care Technician - Keleman 10 South/INCU
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 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 South/INCU. Kelemen 10 is a medical-surgical unit caring for patients with varied needs and disease processes. Both North and South 10 have telemetry capabilities. Each unit has 36 patient beds and two hallway areas, with a total maximum capacity of 76 patients. South 10 includes a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit (INCU) within the 36-bed unit. INCU typically has no more than 12 patients and is staffed by critical-care-trained RNs who care for patients with critical needs, including ventilated patients. South 10 also has two negative-pressure isolation rooms with an anteroom for specific isolation needs. Multidisciplinary rounds take place Monday through Friday, involving patients and team members in care planning and appropriate discharge planning. A pharmacist has an office on the unit to assist RNs and help avoid delays in care.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPT or CPCT-A.
- 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, 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
