CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-FMLH, FH - MICU (6NT)

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician (CCT), under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides delegated, age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner in Critical Care Units. The CCT assists patients with tasks outlined in their clinical competency assessment, including basic nursing skills, personal care, basic restorative services, and necessary critical care skills. The CCT performs skills taught during CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CCT may also provide continuous safety observation. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned Critical Care Unit and the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned. This is an onsite role at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position is 0.6 FTE, with 24 standard hours. The schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts, 0630–1900, in a pay period. Weekend work is every third weekend, and holiday work includes one major and one minor holiday.

Requirements

Complete the Critical Care Tech course or equivalent within six months of the date of hire.
Hold State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, or be currently enrolled in a nursing program and provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses showing successful completion of the basic nursing course meeting State of Wisconsin administrative code criteria and at least one acute-care medical/surgical clinical rotation.
Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS), or an AHA-approved equivalent, within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated, age-appropriate care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assist patients with tasks outlined in the clinical competency assessment, including basic nursing skills, personal care, basic restorative services, and necessary critical care skills.
Perform skills taught in CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses.
Provide continuous safety observation when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.