Cardiac Post-Op Care Tech - ICU Support

St. Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Critical Care Tech to support patients under the supervision of RNs and physicians in an acute care setting.

The role involves direct and indirect patient care, inventory management, and coordination with the healthcare team to meet physical and emotional patient needs. Responsibilities include assisting with IV placement, wound care, and documentation, while upholding patient safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA or EMTI or Paramedic Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN and Physician regarding patient/family observations in an ongoing fashion to assist in the treatment of patients, and communicates concerns regarding hazards or errors related to patients to the health care team.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks (i.e., IV insertion, splinting, wound care, etc.) as directed by the RN or physician according to established clinic policies, procedures and standards to provide quality patient care within hospital and/or department guidelines.
• Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the human experience in a collaborative fashion with other team members, assisting the care team in achieving daily patient and family goals.
• Accurately and timely documents all tasks, observations, and procedures performed on the patient record according to medical and legal standards, and maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.
• Demonstrates effective use of clinical strategies to ensure patient and associate safety.
• Collaborates with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals regarding the plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation for the patient and family.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA or EMTI or Paramedic Certificate

Job description

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Critical Care Tech to support patients under the supervision of RNs and physicians in an acute care setting.

The role involves direct and indirect patient care, inventory management, and coordination with the healthcare team to meet physical and emotional patient needs. Responsibilities include assisting with IV placement, wound care, and documentation, while upholding patient safety and privacy standards.