Critical Care Tech

St Francis Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The Critical Care Tech performs direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician, supporting patients and helping meet their physical and emotional needs. The role includes communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team, placing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.

The Critical Care Tech communicates patient and family observations and safety concerns to the RN, physician, and healthcare team; performs technical tasks such as IV insertion, splinting, and wound care as directed; and provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect. The role also requires accurate and timely documentation, confidential maintenance of patient records, effective use of clinical strategies to support safety, and collaboration with healthcare professionals on care plans, follow-up, and evaluation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate, or EMTA, EMTI, or Paramedic Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare experience in prehospital care, an emergency department, and/or patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with the healthcare team to meet patients’ physical and emotional needs.
• Place orders, receive and stock department supplies, and assist support staff with filing, medical records, and daily tasks.
• Communicate patient and family observations to the RN and physician, and report concerns about patient-related hazards or errors to the healthcare team.
• Perform technical tasks, including IV insertion, splinting, and wound care, as directed by an RN or physician and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide person-centered care with sensitivity and respect, supporting the care team in achieving daily patient and family goals.
• Document tasks, observations, and procedures accurately and promptly in patient records, and maintain patient charts and records confidentially.
• Use clinical strategies effectively to support patient and associate safety.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on patient and family care plans, follow-up, and evaluation.

What This Job Offers

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