Critical Care Tech CPU

St Anthony Hospital • Lakewood, CO

2d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Tech performs direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician, supporting patients in the 16-bed Cardiac Post-Procedural Unit at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital. The unit provides high-acuity care for post-operative open-heart patients and patients undergoing structural cardiac procedures within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role includes communicating patient and family observations and concerns to the healthcare team; performing technical tasks as directed by an RN or physician; supporting patient and family goals; documenting tasks, observations, and procedures accurately and confidentially; and helping maintain patient and associate safety. The position also assists with department orders, supplies, filing, medical records, and other daily tasks.

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.
• Communicate ongoing observations about patients and families to the RN and physician, and report concerns about 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 the care team to achieve daily patient and family goals.
• Document tasks, observations, and procedures accurately and promptly in patient records, and maintain confidential patient charts and records.
• Use clinical strategies to support patient and associate safety.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on care plans, follow-up, and evaluation for patients and families.
• Place orders, receive and stock department supplies, and assist support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.

What This Job Offers

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