Critical Care Tech - Med/Surg ICU

Intermountain Health

2d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in 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 based at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the Intensive Care Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg ICU) unit. The posting describes full-time work at 36 hours per week and part-time work at 24 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts. The full-time schedule is variable, includes a mix of days and nights, and requires weekends and holidays. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials apply. Starting pay is $18.94 per hour, with an hourly range of $18.94–$24.62 depending on experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a C.N.A. or EMT.
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 with the care team.
Perform 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within the level of 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 promptly, and quickly secure assistance when a patient's condition changes.
Assist with emergency resuscitation, set up 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.