Nursing School Critical Care Technician - Keleman 10 North
About The Position
The Critical Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting patients with activities of daily living and supporting the overall plan of care. The role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The technician is expected to maintain high standards of professional ethics and contribute to quality patient care. Kelemen 10 is a medical-surgical unit caring for patients with varied needs and disease processes. Both North and South 10 have telemetry capabilities. Each unit has 36 patient beds and two hallway areas, for a maximum capacity of 76 patients. South 10 includes a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit within its 36-bed unit. The INCU is staffed by critical-care-trained RNs and cares for patients including those requiring ventilation. South 10 also has two negative-pressure isolation rooms with an anteroom for specific isolation needs. Multidisciplinary rounds take place Monday through Friday, involving patients and team members in care planning and discharge planning. A pharmacist has an office on the unit to assist RNs and help avoid delays in care. The posted schedule is 7 AM–7 PM, with four shifts every six weeks: three weekend shifts and one weekday shift. The role also includes one major winter holiday, one major summer holiday, and one hallmark holiday.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical experience in an accredited nursing program is required.
- Must maintain active enrollment in nursing school.
- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers is required.
- Must be able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if it was not part of the Fundamentals of Nursing course, or within 90 days of hire; training is offered through orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy/EKG competency or venipuncture experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, and follow standard precautions.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care, and document appropriately.
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond appropriately while maintaining safe patient practices.
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Adhere consistently to safety protocols and quality standards to support a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
