Critical Care Tech

St Catherine Hospital Dodge City; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City is seeking a skilled Critical Care Tech to support patients alongside RNs and physicians in an acute care setting.

You will assist with a range of direct and indirect patient care activities, maintaining clear communication with the healthcare team and ensuring thorough documentation of care provided. The role requires EMT and IV therapy certificates or equivalent credentials, plus a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT and IV therapy certificates or EMTA/EMTI/Paramedic credentials.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.

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 or physician.
• Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect, collaborating with team to meet daily goals.
• Documents tasks, observations, and procedures on patient records accurately and confidentially.
• Demonstrates clinical strategies to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Collaborates with medicine, nursing, and other professionals on plan of care and follow-up.

Skills

EMT Certificate

IV Therapy Certificate

CNA

Medical Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As aCritical 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 forfacilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient.Your duties includeplacing 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

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions.