ICU Tech - FT Day

Community Health Systems•Kirksville, MO

About The Position

The ICU Technician provides high-quality, patient-centered support within the Intensive Care Unit by performing delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role assists with direct patient care, monitors vital signs and basic diagnostic data, and supports ICU operations to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient care environment. The ICU Technician helps the critical care team meet the needs of high-acuity patients and support improved patient outcomes. The position includes providing direct and indirect patient care according to care plans and departmental protocols; collecting and documenting patient data; assisting with activities of daily living and mobility; collecting and transporting specimens; supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers; maintaining supplies and equipment; and serving as a monitor technician when needed. The role also provides emotional support to patients and families, maintains reliable attendance, follows policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in a hospital or critical care setting required.
Knowledge of basic patient care practices and terminology.
Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced ICU environment with a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in collecting and documenting vital signs and patient observations.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency and crisis situations.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinical staff.
Understanding of infection prevention and patient safety practices.
Basic computer and clinical documentation skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Medical Assistant program preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, following care plans and departmental protocols.
Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, and other clinical observations; alert licensed personnel to abnormalities.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral care, elimination, nutrition, and mobility.
Turn, position, transfer, and ambulate patients using proper body mechanics.
Collect, accurately label, and facilitate timely transport of specimens to the laboratory.
Assist with ICU admissions, discharges, and patient transfers within or outside the unit.
Maintain a safe and orderly care environment by restocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and reporting maintenance issues.
Observe telemetry as a monitor technician and report changes to clinical staff as needed.
Provide empathetic and compassionate emotional support to patients and families in critical care settings.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.