CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN CHD/HFM, FMFH - MODIFIED CARE UNIT (MCU)

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) assists the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of patients. The CCT provides age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner. The role reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and to the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based onsite at Froedtert Men Falls Hospital in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. It is 0.6 FTE, with 24 standard hours per week. Shift 1 is listed as 0700 to 1930, with rotating holidays and every-third-weekend coverage. Required training includes completing the Critical Care Tech course or an equivalent within six months of hire and passing a skill competency checklist validated by a Registered Nurse. Staff assigned to the FWBH MCU and FMFH 2nd floor MCU must also complete an arrhythmia recognition course and orientation to the monitor room within six months of hire. Candidates with prior monitor technician experience may take a written competency test to meet this requirement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification; alternatively, currently be enrolled in a nursing program and provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses showing successful completion of the basic nursing course meeting Wisconsin administrative code criteria and at least one acute-care medical/surgical nursing clinical rotation.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS), or an AHA-approved equivalent, within 90 days of hire.
Complete the Critical Care Tech course or equivalent within six months of hire.
Successfully complete a skill competency checklist validated by a Registered Nurse.
For staff in the FWBH MCU and FMFH 2nd floor MCU, complete an arrhythmia recognition course and monitor-room orientation within six months of hire; candidates with prior monitor technician experience may meet this requirement by passing a written competency test.

Responsibilities

Assist the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of patients.
Provide age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner.
Complete other duties as assigned.