The Nurse Tech works in the 24-bed Medical ICU on 8 Meijer Heart Center at Butterworth Hospital, supporting nurses and other ancillary staff in caring for critically ill, medically complex patients. The unit cares for patients with conditions including diabetes and ketoacidosis, and patients requiring mechanical ventilation, as well as critically ill bone marrow transplant, sepsis, and pneumonia patients. It is a fast-paced environment that relies on teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach. Nursing Technicians support care for patients requiring ventilator support and life-sustaining titratable medications, including cardiac and sedation medications. They also assist with bedside procedures, including preparing the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and dressing changes. Nurse Techs may sometimes float to other departments with similar training. Orientation takes 10–11 weeks. Required classes begin with 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Preceptor training begins during week two and typically involves 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. shifts, following the preceptor’s schedule for several weeks. This is a part-time position with 24 scheduled hours per week, working night shifts from 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. on variable days and every third weekend.
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Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED