Critical Care Tech (CNA) | Cardiac ICU | MGH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Critical Care Technician for its Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing care to critically ill patients, requiring clinical experience and specific certifications. The position offers rotating shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• More than one year of clinical patient experience required.
• Experience in patient or elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critically ill cardiac ICU patients.
• Rotate shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Patient Service Skills

Medical Terminology

Instruction Following

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) - Critical Care Technician (CCT)

We are seeking a Critical Care Technician (CCT) for Ellison 9, a patient and family-centered 16-bed adult unit serving critically ill cardiac ICU patients. The position offers Day and Night shift availability, with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Ellison 9's most common diagnoses and interventions include hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, ventricular assist devices, CVVH, hypothermia after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures, and treatment for conditions like acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, and multiple organ dysfunction/failure.

Qualifications

Applicants must have more than one year of clinical patient experience. Education requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent; no experience can substitute for the degree. Necessary licenses and credentials include BLS certification, and preferred certifications include Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, and Nursing Assistant.

Experience working in patient or elder care for 1-2 years is preferred. Skills required include the ability to understand and follow instructions, knowledge of medical terminology, strong patient service skills, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Schedule and Benefits

The position involves rotating shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7 am) with mandatory weekend shifts every month. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, shift differentials, paid time off, subsidized MBTA pass, resources for childcare, hospital-paid retirement plans, and employee discounts.