Critical Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Breckenridge, CO seeks a Critical Care Tech to support RNs and Physicians in delivering direct and indirect patient care in an acute setting. You will help meet patient needs with calm, compassionate communication.

Responsibilities include IV insertion, wound care, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and quality. A strong emphasis on patient-centered care and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT/EMTA/EMTI or Paramedic certificate required.
• IV Therapy certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN/Physician about patient care and safety.
• Performs IV insertion, wound care and other tasks as directed.
• Documents observations and procedures accurately in patient records.
• Collaborates with the care team to achieve daily patient goals.
• Maintains compassionate, patient-centered care and confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

IV Therapy Certificate

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Critical Care Tech, you will perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or Physician, playing a vital role in patient support.

Every day, you will be responsible for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Your duties include placing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will possess relevant certifications or experience as a Critical Care Tech, CNA, or medical assistant, ideally in an acute care setting. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of empathetically interacting with patients and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

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

Preferred

• One (1) year healthcare experience (prehospital, ED and/or patient care)

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$18.50 - $31.15 /hour