Critical Care Tech CPU

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CommonSpirit Health's St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO, seeks a Critical Care Tech to support the RN/Physician and deliver direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity cardiac post‑procedural unit.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort and safety in a Magnet‑designated center. Responsibilities include communicating with the care team, assisting with IVs and wound care, documenting observations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient care delivery.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT or Paramedic certificates or equivalent required/preferred.
• Experience as CNA, EMT or medical assistant is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Communicates with RN/Physician regarding patient observations to support treatment.
• Performs tasks as directed by the RN or physician, including basic clinical procedures to provide care.
• Document all tasks promptly in the patient record per standards.
• Maintain patient charts with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with medicine, nursing and other professionals on the plan of care.
• Assist with daily tasks, inventory and chart completion in the unit.

Conocimientos

CNA/EMT experience

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic Certificates (EMT-A/EMTI/EMTA/Paramedic)

Descripción del empleo

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

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-designated Level I Trauma Center! 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.

Welcome to the 3rd Floor Cardiac Post‑Procedural Unit (CPU) at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and ECMO center. Our brand‑new, 16‑bed unit is dedicated to providing high‑acuity care for post‑operative open‑heart patients and those undergoing structural cardiac procedures. We are committed to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care within a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment.

We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive in fast‑paced settings and value teamwork. Our unit is defined by strong interpersonal relationships and a unified approach to patient outcomes. We take pride in cultivating long‑term professional growth in our unit, while also providing an ideal environment to build a strong foundation for future career paths in Critical Care, the Emergency Department, or the Operating Room.