Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Dayshift)

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

5d

About The Position

Provides patient care in the ICU under the supervision of a Staff Nurse. Care includes assisting with activities of daily living, collecting specimens and vital signs, transporting and preparing patients for procedures, and performing unit-specific procedures and tasks for which documented competencies are required. The role supports Emory Healthcare’s mission, values, and quality commitment and works as part of a team 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; alternatively, 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 qualifying experience.
• Two years of experience as a patient care technician or similar role in a hospital; qualifying alternatives include two years of patient care assisting experience in another healthcare facility plus Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or two years 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 or 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 and departmental responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records and charting, obtaining health histories, assisting with physical exams, specimen collection, patient-focused care, and clean and sterile dressing changes.

Responsibilities

• 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 requiring documented competencies.
• Work 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED