CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-FMLH, FH - MICU (7NT)

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

2d•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 the 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 practices and 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 be asked to provide continuous safety observation. The position reports to the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned Critical Care Unit and the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Complete the Critical Care Tech course or equivalent within 6 months 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 a qualifying basic nursing course 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.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated, age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assist patients with basic nursing skills, personal care, basic restorative services, and necessary critical care skills as outlined in the clinical competency assessment.
Perform skills taught during 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.