Critical Care Tech - Emergency

Intermountain Health

2d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings, assisting the patient care team with tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or patients requiring special skills or observation. The role works under the direction and supervision of appropriate licensed clinical personnel. This position is based in the Emergency Department at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week in two 12-hour night shifts, 1800–0630, including weekends and holidays. The hourly pay range is $18.94–$24.62, with the actual rate dependent on experience; shift differential pay is available for evenings, nights, and weekends. The position requires a current CNA or EMT/Paramedic certification, BLS for Healthcare Providers, and a high school diploma or GED. One year of relevant experience and hospital or critical care experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Current CNA certification or EMT/Paramedic certification in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• High school diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills listed include patient care, life support, point-of-care testing, vital signs, cardiac monitoring, patient information, resuscitation, and teamwork.
• Ability to read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, and to use computers and type for documentation and information access.
• Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, and transfer patients; walk and assist with patient transport or ambulation; push and pull gurneys and portable equipment; and stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a CNA or EMT/Paramedic.
• Experience in a hospital or critical care setting.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating with the care team.
• Perform 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within the employee’s training and competency.
• Apply, check, and document restraints as directed by an RN or physician.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges while ensuring safe patient handling.
• Order and maintain office and patient-care floor stock and supplies, and perform unit secretary duties.
• Report and record patient-care findings and data in a timely manner, and promptly secure assistance when a patient’s condition changes.
• Assist with emergency resuscitation, set up for line insertion, and retrieve supplies and equipment.
• Provide customer service to patients and families and promptly address their requests.
• Recognize and complete unit and patient-care needs with minimal supervision, collaborating with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.
• Follow infection-prevention standards and promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends
• A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED