Critical Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Keystone (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Critical Care Tech to support patients under the supervision of an RN or Physician. You will assist with direct and indirect care, facilitate communication, and help meet physical and emotional needs of patients in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will perform tasks such as assisting with IVs, wound care, and other duties per hospital policies, while documenting care and maintaining patient records with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• EMT certificate and IV Therapy certificate or EMTA/EMTI/Paramedic certificate are required.
• Basic Life Support through American Heart Association (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN and Physician about patient observations and safety concerns.
• Performs technical tasks (e.g., IV insertion, splinting, wound care) as directed by RN or physician.
• Provide person-centered care with empathy and collaborate with the care team to meet daily patient goals.
• Document all tasks and observations accurately in the patient record and maintain confidentiality.
• Utilize clinical strategies to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other professionals on care plans and follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Certificate or IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA/EMTI/Paramedic Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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
• Basic Life support through American Heart

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.