Critical Care Technician - Neuro Telemetry - Trenton - Part Time - Days

Capital Health (US)

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician is an integral part of the patient care team, assisting professional staff with direct and indirect patient care according to unit-specific functions. The role performs phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKG responsibilities as required, along with clerical and computer-system tasks, supply maintenance, and other duties as needed. The position is part-time, based in Trenton, and scheduled for day shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Experience as an EMT or successful completion of EMT Academy; military medic experience; PCA experience in an acute care setting or equivalent skills in a long-term care setting; completion of a medical assistant program; or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.
AHA BLS certification; non-licensed staff must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
If assigned to a specified unit, including Critical Care or Neuro Units, complete four hours of stroke-related continuing education contact hours annually.
Proficiency in English and verbal and written communication.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting 35 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds at waist level and above.
Ability to meet the stated sensory requirements, including accurate near and far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
If not CNA-certified, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Support patient safety by assisting with restraints, using correct transfer techniques, following fall precautions, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
Provide personal care, including bathing, mouth care, evening care, and incontinence care, under the direction of the RN.
Apply basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism stockings, and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
Collect stool, urine, and sputum specimens in a timely manner.
Empty and clean ostomy and other device bags, and record intake and output according to unit standards.
Support patient nutrition by feeding patients, monitoring tube feedings, delivering nourishment, and accurately counting calories.
Observe patients, document observations accurately and promptly in patient records, and report findings to the RN.
Assist with post-mortem care.
Assist with CPR under the direction or supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Perform phlebotomy accurately and stock phlebotomy and IV trays for the unit.
Perform accurate glucometer testing, EKGs as determined by the unit after competency attainment, vital signs, and pulse oximetry.
Stock supplies, maintain a clean and organized environment, and adapt to changing department needs.
Maintain patient and medication refrigerator logs.
Check and sign the Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift.
Promptly notify clinical equipment staff and the charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator.
Perform clerical duties, computer-system tasks, and other assigned duties.