Critical Care Tech Med Surg

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

At St. Anthony Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center in Lakewood, Colorado, the Critical Care Tech provides direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician. The role supports patients’ physical and emotional needs and helps the multidisciplinary healthcare team deliver person-centered care. The position also handles department orders and supplies and assists support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks. The Critical Care Tech communicates patient and family observations and safety concerns to the RN, physician, and healthcare team; performs technical tasks such as IV insertion, splinting, and wound care as directed; and documents tasks, observations, and procedures accurately and promptly in accordance with medical and legal standards. The role contributes to patient and associate safety and collaborates with healthcare professionals on plans of care, 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 with a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician.
Facilitate communication and collaboration with the healthcare team to address patients’ physical and emotional needs.
Place orders and receive and stock department supplies.
Assist support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.
Communicate patient and family observations to the RN and physician on an ongoing basis.
Report patient-related hazards, errors, and concerns to the healthcare team.
Perform technical tasks, including IV insertion, splinting, and wound care, as directed by an RN or physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provide person-centered care with sensitivity and respect, helping the care team achieve 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 to support patient and associate safety.
Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient and family plans of care, follow-up, and evaluation.