Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Nightshift)

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

The Critical Care Tech provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, specimen collection, patient transportation and preparation for procedures, collecting vital signs, and performing unit-specific procedures and tasks requiring documented competencies. The role supports Emory Healthcare’s mission, values, and quality commitment, and participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved State Technical College program in patient care assisting, licensed practical nursing, emergency medical technician, or paramedic; or currently enrolled in and participating in the clinical portion of a nursing degree program. Education or training beyond a high school diploma or GED may be waived with the specified experience.
• Two years of experience as a patient care tech or similar role in a hospital. This may be substituted by two years of patient care assisting experience in another healthcare facility plus a GA Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or two years of experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current enrollment in the clinical portion of a nursing program eliminates the experience requirement.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Completion of the Rhythm Interpretation Course CLEP test or classroom course, or completion within three months.
• Current PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) certification, or completion within nine months of hire.
• CPT training within nine months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation, departmental responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records and charting, obtaining health histories, assistance with physical exams, specimen collection, patient-focused care, and clean and sterile dressing changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collect specimens and vital signs.
• Transport patients and prepare them for procedures.
• Perform unit-specific procedures and tasks for which documented competencies are required.
• Participate as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to internal and external customers.
• Support Emory Healthcare’s mission, values, and quality commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED