Critical Care Technician | Intensive Care Unit
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for a healthcare professional to join our ICU team as a fulltime Critical Care Technician. This is a great opportunity to build your skillset and knowledge! C.N.A.s, CSTs, LPNs, EMTs, and Paramedics are encouraged to apply. Utilize your healthcare expertise as you provide LOVE + MEDICINE for a broad range of critical patients in our 20-bed Intensive Care Unit. Our Level II Trauma Intensive Care/Critical Care Unit is a fast-paced, 20-bed unit that provides patient- and family-centered care for a variety of high-acuity patients including post-cardiothoracic surgery, neurovascular interventions, ventilated patients, traumas, continuous renal replacement therapy, post-cardiac arrest care, and more. As a Critical Care Technician you are responsible for providing and assisting with the care of critically ill, high acuity patients, including patient transports and transfers, patient room setup, centralized telemetry monitoring, collection of lab specimens for diagnostic testing, a variety of technical procedures with physician direction including assisting providers during central line insertion, and other assigned duties under the direction of an RN, MD, PA or NP in Critical Care.
Requirements
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency. Primary source verification or a copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript for the specific degree listed as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire
- 6 months experience in health care service with direct patient care
- Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT) or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Wisconsin (EMT-P) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement (CCEMT-P)
- Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Responsibilities
- Provide LOVE + MEDICINE for a broad range of critical patients
- Provide and assist with the care of critically ill, high acuity patients
- Patient transports and transfers
- Patient room setup
- Centralized telemetry monitoring
- Collection of lab specimens for diagnostic testing
- Assist providers during central line insertion
- Other assigned duties under the direction of an RN, MD, PA or NP in Critical Care
Benefits
- Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
- A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
- Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
- Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
- A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
- Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
- Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
