Critical Care Technician-Emergency Room (DEB)-Full Time-Night

Capital Health System, Inc.; Deborah; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Technician for the Emergency Room. In this vital role, you will provide essential patient care and support, ensuring safety and comfort during critical moments. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and performing essential medical tasks under the guidance of registered nurses. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and contribute to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in medical or clinical roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and safety under RN supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy and vital signs monitoring.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Phlebotomy

Basic Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Critical Care Technician-Emergency Room (DEB)-Full Time-Night

Apply locations

Deborah

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Yesterday

Job requisition id

JR105373

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Position Overview:

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care) to patients under the direction of the RN.
• Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
• Collects specimens such as stool, urine, and sputum on a timely basis.
• Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags; records accurate intake and output per standards.
• Provides nutrition to patients, including feeding, monitoring tube feedings, and delivering nourishment, with accurate calorie counting.
• Makes pertinent observations about patients, documents in records, and reports findings to RN.
• Assists with post-mortem care and CPR under supervision.
• Performs Phlebotomy, stocks trays, performs glucometer testing, EKGs, vital signs, and pulse oximetry as per competency.
• Stocks supplies, maintains a clean environment, and performs other duties as needed.
• Checks and signs unit code carts; reports malfunctions of equipment like defibrillators.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA, completion of a medical assistant program, or two clinical semesters of nursing school.
• Credentials: AHA BLS certification; non-licensed candidates must obtain before end of orientation.
• Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Training: CNA certification preferred; or completion of UAP training within 90 days if not certified.
• Work Hours: 8 hours per day.

Physical Demands and Environment:

• Frequent physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crawling.
• Occasional activities include climbing, wrist deviation, pinching, fine motor activities, keyboard use.
• Continuous demands include talking and hearing.
• Lifting requirements: 80 lbs from floor to waist, 85 lbs at waist level and above.
• Sensory requirements include good vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing.
• Exposure risks include bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne diseases, uneven surfaces, noise, and dust.

Additional Notes: Offers contingent on onboarding and physical. Annual flu vaccination required unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.