Critical Care Tech - Nursing Observation

Intermountain Health • Saint George, 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. Come Join our Nursing Observation Unit to support patients needing short-term (often <48 hrs.) monitoring and treatment after an ER visit, bridging emergency care and full admission. Essential Functions 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. 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. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click ‘sign in’ at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

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 OR one with which Intermountain Health has a valid affiliation agreement.
• -AND- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire
• High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations for Point of Care Testing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A. or EMT.
• Experience in Critical Care.
• Experience in a Hospital setting.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Education Assistance
• Pay differentials for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts!
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees