Critical Care Tech

St Mary Corwin Hospital; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Critical Care Tech to support RN and physicians in direct and indirect patient care. The role emphasizes empathetic patient interactions, accurate documentation, and smooth collaboration with the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The incumbent will perform tasks such as IV insertion and wound care as directed, while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care within hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with RN/Physician.
• Accurate/ timely documentation on patient records in line with standards.
• Effective communication with healthcare team to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN/Physician about patient observations to aid treatment.
• Performs tasks (IV insertion, wound care, etc.) as directed by RN/Physician per policies.
• Provide person-centered care with empathy within a multidisciplinary team.
• Document all tasks/observations accurately in patient records.
• Promote patient and staff safety using clinical strategies.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing and other professionals about plan of care.

Skills

Patient care

IV therapy knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/EMS Certification

IV Therapy Certification

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)

Schedule: PRN (variable)

Where You'll Work

For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more.