ICU Tech

Children's Hospital and Health System•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

This is a unit-based position supporting patient care by maintaining clean, orderly equipment and supplies to help create a safe environment for care. The ICU Tech prepares and maintains equipment and supplies for unit staff, sets up patient care rooms for admissions, cleans equipment according to department policy, assists with patient transport, and restocks equipment while maintaining par levels. The role reports defective equipment or supply deficiencies and submits intranet requests as needed. The ICU Tech communicates with the Charge Nurse each shift and works with Material Services to adjust stock par levels. The position also collaborates with nursing and other staff when introducing new products into the NICU/PICU. The role requires understanding and meeting the supply and equipment needs of patients across age groups, greeting families respectfully, and providing services such as bedside or pod restocking as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Technical knowledge normally acquired through completion of high school.
Analytical skills to identify problems, troubleshoot, and find efficient solutions.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
Ability to represent the organization professionally and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.
Willingness and initiative to complete educational requirements and develop new skills as required by the unit.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed by unit staff.
Set up patient care rooms for admissions.
Clean patient care equipment according to department policy.
Assist the RN with patient transport.
Restock equipment and maintain equipment par levels.
Report defective equipment or supply deficiencies and enter intranet requests as necessary.
Maintain ongoing communication with the Charge Nurse each shift.
Check expiration dates of products in par-level locations in patient care areas.
Work independently with Material Services staff to change stock par levels as necessary.
Collaborate with nursing and other staff to introduce new products into the NICU/PICU.
Provide services and cover bedside or pod restocking as assigned.
Meet and greet families with respect for diversity and individual circumstances.
Provide care appropriate to the patient population and applicable policies and procedures.