Critical Care Tech CPU

CommonSpirit Health • Lakewood, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Tech supports direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician. The role is based in the 3rd Floor Cardiac Post-Procedural Unit at St. Anthony Hospital, a 16-bed unit providing high-acuity care for post-operative open-heart patients and patients undergoing structural cardiac procedures. The unit is part of a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and ECMO center.

The tech helps meet patients’ physical and emotional needs by communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team, supporting patient and family goals, and performing assigned technical tasks. The role also includes department support duties such as placing orders, receiving and stocking supplies, and assisting with filing, medical records, and other daily tasks. The position calls for a patient-centered, safety-conscious team member who can work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment.

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 with a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare experience in prehospital care, an emergency department, and/or patient care.
• Relevant experience as a Critical Care Tech, CNA, or medical assistant, ideally in an acute-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician.
• Communicate with the RN and physician about ongoing patient and family observations 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 and standards.
• Provide person-centered care with sensitivity and respect, collaborating with team members to support daily patient and family goals.
• Document tasks, observations, and procedures accurately and promptly in the patient record, and maintain 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’s plan of care, 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
• Education Level: High school or GED