Certified Critical Care Technician - Keleman 10 North
About The Position
The Critical Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting patients with activities of daily living and supporting 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 professional ethics and contribute to quality patient care. The position is on Kelemen 10, a medical-surgical unit serving 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 includes a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit, staffed by critical-care-trained RNs and caring for patients including those requiring ventilation. South 10 also has two negative-pressure isolation rooms with an anteroom. Multidisciplinary rounds are held Monday through Friday, and a pharmacist based on the unit supports RNs in avoiding delays in care. This is a part-time day position, 24 hours per week, with shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and a rotation of weekends and holidays. The salary range is $18.00 to $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.
- 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 with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
