Critical Care Tech (CNA) - Med/Surg ICU

Intermountain Health

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings. They assist the patient care team in performing various tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or patients requiring special skills or observation. They act under the direction and supervision of appropriate licensed clinical personnel. We are a medical/surgical ICU and take care of a wide variety of patients. We are the ICU for many patients before they go to their regular floors, units, and other hospitals. We take care of a wide variety of diagnoses and work together as a team for the best outcomes. We use evidenced based mobility and decreased sedation protocol. By doing this, we work closely with our OT, PT, RT, RNs and CCTs to help walk all our patients, including those who are intubated. Our ratios are 1 RN to 2 patients, and we have 1 to 2 CCTs for the floor. We are a great unit for building a foundational knowledge of critical care patients.

Requirements

Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice. -OR- EMT or Paramedic Certification in state of practice. -OR- Medical Assistant (MA) Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program. -OR- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
If doing Point of Care Testing: Must have a High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT or other applicable healthcare experience.
Current enrollment in nursing school program with a flexible work schedule.
Proficient in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating effectively with the care team.
Performs 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within the level of training and competency.
Applies, checks, and documents restraints as directed by RN or physician.
Assists with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges, ensuring safe patient handling.
Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies and performs unit secretary duties.
Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner and quickly secures assistance for changes in patient condition.
Assists with emergency resuscitation, set-up for line insertion, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.
Provides excellent customer service to patients and families, ensuring their requests are met promptly.
Recognizes and completes unit and patient care needs with minimal supervision, collaborating with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.
Adheres to infection prevention standards and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health.