Critical Care Tech ICU / Full-time

CHRISTUS Health • Santa Fe, NM

9d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Critical Care Technician (CCT) is responsible for
competent care of patients in the medical setting, and reacts quickly and
effectively to critical and emergency situations.  Competent in essential
functions as listed below.  The CCT communicates with interdisciplinary team
about duties, responsibilities, and findings. The CCT organizes care in a manner
that contributes to the overall quality of the team; and performs other job
duties as assigned, within their scope of practice. The CCT is a vital part of
the team that acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus trade or vocational school training in medical/surgical patient care.
• Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required.
• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program with one (1) year experience as an EMT B/I/P; or 3. A Nursing Student who has recently completed a minimum of two (2) clinical rotations as a part of an accredited nursing school program for registered nurse; or 4. Successful completion of the in-house advanced certified nursing assistant training program with one (1) year experience as an Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant (ACNA).
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize quickly.
• Demonstrate efficient response to critical care and emergent medical situations, using BLS and first aid training.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain emergency medical devices and critical care equipment.
• Possess excellent communication and electronic documentation skills, with an ability to read and interpret technical reports, charts, and ECG monitoring.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle a high level of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Competent care of patients in the medical setting
• Reacts quickly and effectively to critical and emergency situations
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team about duties, responsibilities, and findings
• Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team
• Performs other job duties as assigned, within their scope of practice
• Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED