Critical Care Tech - Emergency

Intermountain Health

4d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings, assisting the patient care team with tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or patients requiring special skills or observation. The technician works under the direction and supervision of appropriate licensed clinical personnel. This position is in the Emergency Department at Intermountain Medical Center, a 73-bed unit specializing in Emergency and Trauma Care. The department is one of Utah's three Level 1 Trauma Centers, serves a broad catchment area across the Intermountain West, and provides emergency care to approximately 90,000 patients each year. Critical Care Technicians work alongside bedside nurses, perform typical CNA duties, and are trained in additional procedures. The department describes its culture as inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented.

Requirements

Current C.N.A. certification in the state of practice, or EMT or Paramedic certification in the state of practice, or Medical Assistant certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP).
High school diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations if performing Point of Care Testing.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT, or Paramedic.
Experience in a hospital or critical care setting.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating effectively with the care team.
Perform 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within the technician's training and competency.
Apply, check, and document restraints as directed by an RN or physician.
Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges while ensuring safe patient handling.
Order and maintain office and patient-care floor stock and supplies, and perform unit secretary duties.
Report and record patient-care findings and data in a timely manner, and quickly secure assistance when a patient's condition changes.
Assist with emergency resuscitation, prepare for line insertion, and retrieve supplies and equipment.
Provide customer service to patients and families and respond promptly to their requests.
Recognize and complete unit and patient-care needs with minimal supervision while collaborating with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.
Follow infection-prevention standards and promote Intermountain Health's mission, vision, and values.