Certified Critical Care Technician-Coronary Care Unit
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 position requires maintaining professional ethical standards and contributing to quality patient care. The role is in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), a 12-bed cardiac intensive care unit caring for complex cardiac critical care patients, including structural heart (TAVR), pre-cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and other critical cardiac conditions. CCU nurses receive specialized training to care for these patients.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and an active Patient Care Technician certification.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification.
- Successful completion of one of the specified certifications: CPCT-A.
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 and visitors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
