Critical Care Tech - Emergency

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

401(K)

Education Assistance & more!

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, Utah seeks a Critical Care Technician to support the Emergency Department and Critical Care teams. You will assist with patient care, monitor vital signs, perform EKGs, support transfers, and help with line setup under supervision of licensed staff.

The role offers a full-time schedule (36 hours/week) with a mix of day/evening/night shifts, weekend and holiday coverage. Benefit-rich environment and opportunities for growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice.
• EMT or Paramedic Certification in state of practice.
• Medical Assistant (MA) Certification from an accredited MA program.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) is required.
• High School diploma or GED per CLIA for Point of Care Testing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights and assisting with hygiene care.
• Obtain vital signs and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Perform 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within training/competency.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges with safe handling.
• Order and maintain office and patient care floor stock; perform unit secretary duties.
• Document patient care findings and data timely; seek help for changes in condition.
• Assist with emergency resuscitation and line insertion setup.

Skills

Patient Care Nursing

Life Support

Intensive Care Units

Point of Care Testing

Vital Signs

Cardiac Monitoring

Resuscitation

Teamwork

Education

C.N.A. Certification

EMT or Paramedic Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS-HCP Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings. They assist the patient care team in performing various tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or patients requiring special skills or observation. They act under the direction and supervision of appropriate licensed clinical personnel.

Location

Intermountain Medical Center - Murray, Utah

Department/Unit

Emergency Department

Schedule

Full-time | 36 hours/week | 12-hour shifts

Shifts

Variable, mix of days, evenings, swings, nights, weekends & holidays

Pay

Starting at $18.94+ (based on patient care experience)

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Education Assistance & more!

Additional Qualifications

• Prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a hospital or Critical Care setting.
• Shift differential pay for evenings, nights and weekends!
• Choose your own schedule, by seniority!

Intermountain Medical Center's Emergency Department is a 73-bed unit that specializes in Emergency/Trauma Care. We are 1 of only 3, Level 1 Trauma Centers in Utah and have a large catchment area that serves not only the Salt Lake Valley and the state of Utah, but many other states in the Intermountain West. We are a very large and busy department, providing emergency care for ~90,000 patients per year. Critical Care Technicians (CCT’s) work alongside the bedside nurses in caring for all the patients. In addition to typical CNA duties, they are trained on many additional procedures. Our ED has a strong culture of inclusivity and a team/family atmosphere where you will feel welcomed and supported.

Essential Functions

• Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating effectively with the care team.
• Performs 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within the level of training and competency.
• Applies, checks, and documents restraints as directed by RN or physician.
• Assists with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges, ensuring safe patient handling.
• Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies and performs unit secretary duties.
• Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner and quickly secures assistance for changes in patient condition.
• Assists with emergency resuscitation, set-up for line insertion, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and families, ensuring their requests are met promptly.
• Recognizes and completes unit and patient care needs with minimal supervision, collaborating with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.
• Adheres to infection prevention standards and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health.

Skills

• Patient Care Nursing
• Life Support
• Intensive Care Units
• Point of Care Testing
• Vital SignsCardiac Monitoring
• Patient Information
• Resuscitation
• Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice.
• OR EMT or Paramedic Certification in state of practice.
• OR Medical Assistant (MA) Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• AND Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP).
• High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations if doing Point of Care Testing.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT or Paramedic.
• Experience in a hospital or critical care setting.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location and Compensation Details

Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City: Murray

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.94 - $24.62

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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