Critical Care Tech

St Francis Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • $19 - $29

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 involves communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team, placing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks. The position also performs technical tasks as directed by an RN or physician and contributes to safe, person-centered care and accurate patient documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate, or EMTA, EMTI, or Paramedic Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare experience in a prehospital, emergency department, and/or patient-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the RN and physician about ongoing observations of patients and families, 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 the RN or physician and according to 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 according to medical and legal standards.
• Maintain thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
• Use clinical strategies effectively to support patient and associate safety.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on the plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation for patients and families.
• 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