Critical Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Westminster, CO

5d • Onsite

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 performs technical tasks as directed by an RN or physician and according to established policies, procedures, and standards. The Critical Care Tech also supports person-centered care, patient and associate safety, accurate documentation, and coordination of care and follow-up.

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

Responsibilities

• Communicate ongoing observations about patients and families to the RN and physician to assist with treatment.
• Communicate 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 patient records according to medical and legal standards.
• Maintain thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
• Use clinical strategies to support 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