Critical Care Tech - Med/Surg ICU

Intermountain Health

5d•$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. At LDS we have a BMT unit, a large behavioral health unit, and many specialized surgeries. We are the ICU for many of these kinds of patients before they go to their regular floor. We take care of a wide variety of diagnoses and work together as a team for the best outcomes. We use evidenced based mobility and decreased sedation protocol. By doing this, we work closely with our OT, PT, RT, RNs and CCTs to help walk all our patients, including those who are intubated. Our ratios are 1 RN to 2 patients, and we have 1 to 2 CCTs for the floor. We are a great unit for building a foundational knowledge of critical care patients.

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.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations, if doing Point of Care Testing.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant, or other applicable healthcare experience.
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.