Critical Care Tech ER

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Critical Care Tech to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN or physician. The role involves facilitating care, stocking departments, and assisting with medical records and daily tasks.

Ideal candidates hold an EMT or IV Therapy certificate or equivalent and have strong communication and empathy skills for teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting such as St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN and Physician regarding patient/family observations to assist in treatment.
• Performs IV insertion, splinting, wound care, etc., as directed by the RN or physician.
• Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect within a collaborative team.
• Accurately documents tasks, observations, and procedures in patient records.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient charts and records.
• Collaborates with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA/EMTI/Paramedic Certificate

Job description

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 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. If you're looking to be part of a fast‑paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

Pay Range

$18.60 - $28.83 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.