Critical Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Breckenridge, Colorado seeks a Critical Care Tech to support patients under RN/Physician supervision. Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, stocking, and documentation within hospital guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold EMT/Paramedic certification or related credentials and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• EMT Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA or EMTI or Paramedic Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN/physician about patient observations.
• Performs technical tasks as directed by RN/physician (e.g., IV insertion, wound care).
• Delivers patient-centered care in collaboration with the care team.
• Documents tasks and observations accurately in patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic Certification

Tools

IV Therapy

Medical records/documentation

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

$19.49 - $30.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.