Critical Care Tech

St Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Critical Care Tech to support patients alongside RNs and physicians.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, stocking supplies, and coordinating with the healthcare team to address physical and emotional needs. The role requires an EMT certificate and IV therapy certification (or EMTA/EMTI or Paramedic), along with a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate (or EMTA/EMTI/Paramedic) required.
• Preferred 1 year healthcare experience (prehospital, ED, or patient care).

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN and Physician regarding patient/family observations to assist in treatment.
• Performs tasks like IV insertion, splinting, and wound care per policy and supervision.
• Delivers person-centered care with empathy and teamwork to meet daily goals.
• Documents all tasks and observations accurately in patient records.
• Uses clinical strategies to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Collaborates with medicine and nursing on care plans and follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Certificate

IV Therapy Certificate

EMTA/EMTI or Paramedic Certificate

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

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation.