Certified Critical Care Technician-Coronary Care Unit

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

Overview

The Coronary Care Unit is a 12-bed cardiac intensive care unit. The CCU cares for complex cardiac critical care patients including structural heart (TAVR), pre-cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and other critical cardiac disease processes. The CCU nurses receive specialized training to care for our critical care cardiac patients.

Experience Required

0-2 years' experience required.

Education Requirements

High School/GED required.

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

License/Certification Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support certification required

Successful completion of one of these certifications; CPCT-A

Special Requirements

Full time nights, 36 hours a week Hours: 7p-7:30a with weekend/holidays rotation

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00