Critical Care Tech/Health Unit Coord - Emergency

Intermountain Health•Cedar City, UT

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. Additionally, the Critical Care Technician may assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator. The Cedar City Emergency Department is a 22-bed unit trauma center that specializes in emergency care for the surrounding community. Recently expanded to enhance access to care, and to serve the growing needs with millions of tourists at nearby recreation areas and national parks. Critical Care Tech’s work alongside the bedside nurses in caring for all patients. Our 9 new rooms, including: State-of-the-art exam rooms Fully equipped trauma rooms Dedicated behavioral health rooms Bariatric care rooms A specialized decontamination space A centralized nurse’s station for improved coordination

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 -AND- 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. or EMT.
Experience in a Hospital or Critical Care setting.
Current enrollment in nursing school program.
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.
May assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
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.