Nurse Tech Medical ICU
About The Position
The Medical ICU is a 24-bed unit on the 8th floor of the Meijer Heart Center within Butterworth Hospital. This unit cares for critically ill patients, specializing in the care of medically complex patients including those with diabetes, Ketoacidosis, mechanically vented patients, critically ill bone marrow transplant patients, sepsis, and pneumonia. The unit is a newly renovated space, offering a unique experience in a brand-new critical care unit. The Meijer Heart Center focuses on advanced heart and vascular care through research, innovative treatments, and best practices.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
- Flexibility with availability
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of patient care experience is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Support nurses and ancillary staff in providing competent care of patients requiring ventilator support and life-sustaining titratable medications (cardiac and sedation).
- Assist with bedside procedures, including preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and dressing changes.
- Check blood sugars, vitals, perform bed bathing, ambulate patients, assist with wound care, and catheterization.
- Act as a safety attendant for patients.
- Ensure required documentation is performed accurately and in a 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
- 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
