Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic ICU
About The Position
The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 36-bed ICU located in the Meijer Heart Center specializing in highly acute post-cardiac and advanced heart failure patients. Candidates are drawn to CTICU for its acuity and ability to practice the full scope of work. We are able to care for a wide range of patients and devices including heart/lung transplant patients, post-operative open-heart patients, patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), CentriMag, Impella, and long-term ventricular assist devices (VAD). Top preferred skills we seek in our Nurse Techs include experience in roles that require constant use of critical thinking skills, resilience, a very high level of self-motivation and drive, flexibility with availability, commitment to excellence, receptive to constructive feedback. ICU Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train during weekdays for several weeks, before phasing into regular night shifts. Nurse Technicians act as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities include assisting with complex ICU procedures such as placing ART lines, taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, charting and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN or Provider, consistent with clinical policies and procedures, and department standard work. Provides input in the development of an individualized plan of care. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Articulates the nursing technician role to the patient, family and health team members. Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Cleans patient's environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data. In addition, a Nurse Technician is often floated to other departments of higher need based with similar training.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days
- Inpatient care experience is strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience in roles that require constant use of critical thinking skills
- Resilience
- A very high level of self-motivation and drive
- Flexibility with availability
- Commitment to excellence
- Receptive to constructive feedback
Responsibilities
- Assisting with complex ICU procedures such as placing ART lines
- Taking vitals
- Checking blood sugars
- Bed bathing
- Ambulating
- Wound care
- Catheterization
- Charting
- Acting as a safety attendant for patients
- Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN or Provider, consistent with clinical policies and procedures, and department standard work.
- Provides input in the development of an individualized plan of care.
- Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Articulates the nursing technician role to the patient, family and health team members.
- Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.
- Cleans patient's environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel.
- Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
- Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
