Critical Care Technician - Observation Unit - Part Time - DAYS

Capital Health (US)

2d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician provides patient care and support in the Observation Unit under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. The role helps maintain patient safety and comfort, assists with clinical procedures and measurements, documents observations, and supports the unit’s equipment, supplies, and environment. This is a part-time, day-shift position with a usual workday of 12 hours and 24 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of prior experience as an EMT, military medic, or PCA in an acute-care setting; equivalent skill in a long-term-care setting; completion of a medical assistant program; or successful completion of two clinical semesters at an accredited nursing school.
AHA BLS; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
Proficiency in English and verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification preferred. In lieu of CNA certification, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Support patient safety by assisting with restraints, using proper 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 promptly.
Empty and clean ostomy and other device bags, and accurately record intake and output according to unit standards.
Assist with patient nutrition by feeding patients, monitoring tube feedings, delivering nourishment, and accurately counting calories.
Make relevant patient observations, document them 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, stock phlebotomy and IV trays, conduct glucometer testing, perform EKGs when required by the unit and after competency attainment, and measure vital signs and pulse oximetry accurately.
Stock supplies, maintain a clean and organized environment, adapt to changing department needs, and maintain patient and medication refrigerator logs.
Check and sign the Unit Code Cart/Carts each shift to confirm operational performance, and promptly notify clinical equipment staff and the charge nurse about malfunctioning defibrillators.