Critical Care Tech - Med/Surg, Telemetry - Keleman 8 South
About The Position
The Critical Care Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), helping 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 professional ethics and contributes to quality patient care. The position is on Kelemen 8 South, a medical-surgical unit caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses, illnesses, and disease processes. The North and South sides have telemetry capabilities. The unit has frequent admissions and discharges and can accept a total of 77 patients; the North side houses 37 patients and the South side 36. The unit has two negative-pressure rooms with an anteroom, a pharmacist available to assist RNs with medication questions and concerns, and multidisciplinary rounds each Monday through Friday involving the healthcare team, patient, and family.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- Successful completion of one of the listed certifications: CPCT-A.
- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
- Successful phlebotomy and EKG competency must be completed during orientation.
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 the 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 consistently to safety protocols and quality standards to support a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
