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

Froedtert•West Bend, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) assists the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of the patient. This role involves providing age appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner. The CCT reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the Registered Nurses on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of the Critical Care Tech course or equivalency within 6 months of hire date
Successful completion of a skill competency checklist (validated by a Registered Nurse)
Successful completion of arrhythmia recognition course and successful orientation to the monitor room to work as a monitor technician within 6 months of hire for staff in the FWBH MCU and the FMFH 2nd floor MCU
Ability to read, write and communicate verbal and written communication
State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required, otherwise must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and able to provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code and a minimum experience of one acute care nursing medical/surgical clinical rotation
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assist the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of the patient
Provide age appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner
Report to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift