CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - MODIFIED CARE UNIT
About The Position
The Modified Care Unit (MCU) at Froedtert Health Menomonee Falls Hospital is a 29 bed Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit. Our RN's are telemetry trained, ACLS and NIHSS Certified. Our team of RN's, Critical Care Technicians, Monitor Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators and Unit Leadership work very closely together to provide for best patient outcomes for our patients. We offer orientation based off new staff members prior experiences with a dedicated preceptor in a hands-on learning environment. Job Summary: The Critical Care Technician (CCT) assists the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of the patient. Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner. Reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required, otherwise must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and able to provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code and a minimum experience of one acute care nursing medical/surgical clinical rotation.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
- Completion of the Critical Care Tech course or equivalency within 6 months of hire date.
- Successful completion of a skill competency checklist (validated by a Registered Nurse) is required.
- Successful completion of arrhythmia recognition course and successful orientation to the monitor room to work as a monitor technician is required within 6 months of hire for staff in the FWBH MCU and the FMFH 2nd floor MCU.
- Ability to read, write and communicate verbal and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with prior monitor technician experience may complete a written competency test to meet this requirement.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of the patient.
- Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
