Critical Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Critical Care Tech to assist in direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or Physician, providing vital patient support.

You will facilitate communication with the healthcare team to meet physical and emotional needs, stock supplies, and assist with medical records and daily tasks, in a hospital setting. The role requires empathy and strong teamwork in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patient-centered approach required.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the healthcare team.
• Ability to collaborate with RNs and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN and Physician regarding patient/family observations to assist in treatment.
• Performs technical tasks (IV insertion, splinting, wound care) as directed by RN/Physician per policies.
• Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect within a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurately documents observations and procedures in patient records per standards.
• Demonstrates safe clinical practices to protect patients and staff.
• Collaborates with medicine, nursing, and other professionals on the plan of care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Education

CC Tech/CNA/MA certs

Job description

Job Summary And ResponsibilitiesAs 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.

Job Summary And ResponsibilitiesAs 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.

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