Nurse Tech Medical ICU
About The Position
The Medical ICU is a 24-bed unit within the Meijer Heart Center, specializing in the care of critically ill patients. This includes patients with diabetes, ketoacidosis, those requiring mechanical ventilation, bone marrow transplant patients, and those with sepsis and pneumonia. The unit is newly renovated and offers a unique experience in a brand-new critical care environment. The Meijer Heart Center provides comprehensive heart and vascular care, from monitoring to advanced procedures like heart and lung transplants. The Nursing Technicians in the ICU support nurses and ancillary staff in providing care for patients requiring ventilator support, life-sustaining medications, and assist with bedside procedures. The ICU is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that requires an interdisciplinary approach. Responsibilities include checking blood sugars, vitals, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, and acting as a safety attendant. Accurate and timely documentation is essential. Nurse Techs may also be floated to other departments based on need.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
- 1 year of patient care experience is strongly preferred
- Flexibility with availability
Responsibilities
- Support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing competent care of patients requiring ventilator support.
- Administer life-sustaining titratable medications including cardiac and sedation medications.
- Assist with bedside procedures including preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and dressing changes.
- Check blood sugars.
- Take vitals.
- Perform bed bathing.
- Assist with ambulation.
- Perform wound care.
- Perform catheterization.
- Act as a safety attendant for patients.
- Ensure that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
- May be floated to other departments of higher need with similar training.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
