Critical Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Keystone, CO

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About The Position

The Critical Care Tech performs direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or physician, supporting patients’ physical and emotional needs. The role facilitates communication and collaboration across the healthcare team and contributes to patient and family goals. Duties also include placing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks. The Critical Care Tech performs technical tasks as directed by an RN or physician, documents care in accordance with medical and legal standards, and supports patient and associate safety.

Requirements

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

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 ongoing patient and family observations to the RN and physician, and report concerns about patient-related 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 in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide person-centered care with sensitivity and respect, collaborating with team members to help 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 promote patient and associate safety.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on the patient and family’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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED