Critical Care Tech

St Mary Corwin Hospital • Pueblo, CO

2d • $18 - $27

About The Position

As a Critical Care Tech, you will perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician, providing vital patient support. You will facilitate communication and collaboration across the healthcare team to help meet patients’ physical and emotional needs. Duties also include placing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.

The role involves communicating patient and family observations and safety concerns to the RN, physician, and healthcare team; performing technical tasks such as IV insertion, splinting, and wound care as directed; and providing person-centered care with sensitivity and respect. You will document tasks, observations, and procedures in patient records accurately and promptly, maintain confidential charts and records, use clinical strategies to promote patient and associate safety, and collaborate with healthcare professionals on care plans, follow-up, and evaluation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate, or EMTA, EMTI, or Paramedic Certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including empathetic interaction with patients and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant certification or experience as a Critical Care Tech, CNA, or medical assistant.

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare experience in prehospital care, an emergency department, and/or patient care.
• Experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient and family observations to the RN and physician, and report concerns about hazards or errors to the healthcare team.
• Perform technical tasks, including IV insertion, splinting, and wound care, as directed by the RN or physician and according to established policies and standards.
• Provide person-centered care with sensitivity and respect, supporting the care team in achieving 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 promote patient and associate safety.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans, follow-up, and evaluation.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED