Critical Care Technician - Intermediate Care Unit - RMC - Part-time - Day

Capital Health (US)

7d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Critical Care Technician for its Intermediate Care Unit at RMC. The role supports patient care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians, providing personal care, assisting with patient safety and emergency response, collecting specimens, monitoring and documenting patient observations, and performing designated clinical tasks. The technician also maintains unit supplies and equipment, patient and medication refrigerator logs, and a clean, organized care environment. This is a part-time position with 24 scheduled weekly hours and an usual work day of 8 hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is 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 correct 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 in a timely manner.
Empty and clean ostomy and other device bags, and accurately record intake and output according to unit standards.
Support patient nutrition by feeding patients, monitoring tube feedings, delivering nourishment, and accurately counting calories in a timely manner.
Observe patients, document observations 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 and stock phlebotomy and IV trays for the unit.
Perform accurate glucometer testing and vital signs, and perform EKGs as determined by the unit after competency attainment.
Stock supplies as required, maintain a clean and organized environment, and adapt to changing department needs.
Maintain patient and medication refrigerator logs.
Check and sign the Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift.
Promptly notify clinical equipment and the charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator.

Benefits

Medical plan
Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
Dental plan
Vision plan
Flexible Spending Account, including healthcare and dependent care FSAs
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Short-term disability benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter transit and parking
Supplemental life insurance, including voluntary spouse, employee, and child coverage
Voluntary legal services
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft insurance
Voluntary pet insurance
Paid Time-Off Program