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 professional ethics and contribute to quality patient care. The position is on Kelemen 10, a medical-surgical unit caring for patients with varied needs and disease processes. North and South 10 have telemetry capabilities. Each unit has 36 patient beds and two hallway areas, for a stated maximum capacity of 76 patients. South 10 includes a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit (INCU), staffed by critical-care-trained RNs and caring for patients including those requiring ventilator support. South 10 also has two negative-pressure isolation rooms with an anteroom. The unit conducts multidisciplinary rounds Monday through Friday, involving patients and team members in care planning and discharge coordination. A pharmacist based on the unit assists RNs to help avoid delays in care.
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 required.
- Maintain active enrollment in nursing school.
- Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if these were not part of the Fundamentals of Nursing course, or within 90 days of hire; training is offered through orientation.
- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers required.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
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, while following standard precautions.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, taking 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, and 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.
- Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
