Critical Care Technician

CommonSpirit Health • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital, providing a full range of services including maternity, cancer and surgery care, diagnostics, and emergency services. Its campus is designed to support a comfortable, less stressful patient stay, and the hospital is described as one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world.

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) is a full-time role in the fast-paced Emergency Department. The CCT supports patients, Registered Nurses, and the healthcare team by providing direct patient care, monitoring patients, and handling administrative duties. The role helps maintain efficient workflow and contributes to patient outcomes in a high-acuity setting.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age, as required by the state.
• Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Active listing on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing care, including taking vital signs and collecting specimens, under RN direction.
• Transport patients and provide comfort measures; respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.
• Operate the central monitoring station, including admitting and discharging patients, assigning arrhythmia monitoring, adjusting alarm limits as directed by an RN, validating alarms, and printing or posting recordings.
• Troubleshoot monitor issues and escalate critical alerts to nursing staff.
• Transcribe and enter physician orders accurately, schedule appointments and tests, and manage medication deliveries.
• Provide clerical support using phone, paging, computer, and fax systems, and maintain organized patient charts.
• Clean and maintain specialized equipment and restock designated supply areas to ensure unit readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed