Nurse Tech ICU

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech ICU works as a member of the care team on 1H, a 22-bed adult critical care unit at Blodgett Hospital that cares for medical ICU patients and some surgical ICU patients. The unit provides experience with a wide range of ages, diagnoses, and ICU-level care, including stroke, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and respiratory failure. Staff may learn about ventilators, sedation, paralytics, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), post-cardiac-arrest cooling, and ICU thrombolytic therapy. The unit’s nurses have varied experience and provide a supportive, teaching-focused environment. The team collaborates with ICU providers, respiratory care, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social work.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the Nurse Tech participates in delivering quality patient care, performs basic skills according to department guidelines, and communicates observations to the health care team. The role includes collecting and reporting information about patients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider. The position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and every-other-weekend work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.
• One year of direct patient care experience is strongly preferred; the posting also states that one year of direct patient care in a hospital setting is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in delivering quality patient care under the supervision of an RN or Provider.
• Perform basic skills according to department guidelines and communicate observations to members of the health care team.
• Collect and report information about patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider.
• Take vital signs and check blood sugars.
• Provide bed bathing, ambulation assistance, and wound care.
• Perform catheterization and act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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