Certified Critical Care Technician PRN-Medical ICU

Critical Care Tech

The Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients' activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.

Support patients' activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions

Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.

Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices

Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety

Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.

Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.

Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care

Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors

The Viner ICU is a 30-bed intensive care unit. The ICU specializes in the care of adult, acutely ill patients in an academic setting. The ICU offers state of the art care with innovative technology and lifesaving interventions. The highly specialized multidisciplinary team is committed to providing expert care to the sickest of the sick in the region. Driven by quality and patient centered care the team delivers advanced critical care for patients needing; ECMO, cardiac surgery, interventional pulmonary care, and other lifesaving treatments. Over the last few years, the ICU received, "The Family Centered Care Innovation Award" and the "2022 ICU Hero's Award" from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM).

0-2 years' experience required.

High School/GED required.

Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.

AHA Basic Life Support certification required

Successful completion of one of these certifications; CPCT-A

PRN days

Min 4 shifts in a 6-week schedule

Hours: 7a-7:30p with weekend and holiday rotation

USD $18.00

USD $29.00