Nurse Tech Medical ICU

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech supports nurses and other ancillary staff in providing care to patients in the Medical ICU, a 24-bed unit caring for critically ill and medically complex patients. Patients may require ventilator support, life-sustaining titratable medications, and bedside procedures. The role works in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and may sometimes be floated to other departments with similar training needs.

Responsibilities include checking blood sugars and vital signs, bed bathing, ambulating patients, wound care, catheterization, serving as a patient safety attendant, assisting with bedside procedures, and completing required documentation accurately and on time. ICU Nurse Tech orientation lasts 8–12 weeks. Required classes begin on weekday schedules from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preceptor training typically follows 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. shifts. Candidates must be available for weekday orientation shifts in November, December, and January.

The position is full time, with 36 scheduled hours per week, a night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., variable workdays, and every third weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.
• Flexibility with availability.
• Availability for weekday orientation shifts in November, December, and January.

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing care to critically ill patients.
• Assist with care for patients requiring ventilator support and 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 and vital signs.
• Provide bed bathing and assist patients with ambulation.
• Provide wound care and catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Float to other departments with similar training when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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