Critical Care Tech Med Surg
About The Position
The Critical Care Tech performs direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician, supporting patients’ physical and emotional needs. The role facilitates communication and collaboration across the healthcare team, assists with technical patient-care tasks, and handles department support duties such as placing orders, receiving and stocking supplies, filing, and maintaining medical records. The position requires empathetic patient interaction, effective teamwork, and attention to patient and associate safety. St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center in Lakewood, Colorado, serving Denver and the surrounding region. The hospital provides a range of specialties and services and is a Magnet-designated facility. The shift is 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate, or EMTA, EMTI, or Paramedic Certificate.
- Relevant certification or experience as a Critical Care Tech, CNA, or medical assistant.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact empathetically with patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience in a prehospital, emergency department, and/or patient-care setting.
- Experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with RNs and physicians about ongoing patient and family observations, and report concerns related to patient hazards or errors to the healthcare team.
- Perform technical tasks, such as IV insertion, splinting, and wound care, as directed by an RN or physician and according to established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Provide person-centered care with sensitivity and respect, collaborating with team members to help achieve daily patient and family goals.
- Document tasks, observations, and procedures accurately and promptly in the patient record according to medical and legal standards, while maintaining confidential patient charts and records.
- Use clinical strategies effectively to promote patient and associate safety.
- Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on the patient and family’s plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation.
- Place orders and receive and stock department supplies.
- Assist support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
