Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Nightshift)

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA, is seeking a Critical Care Tech for ICU, night shift (12-hour). You will provide patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse, assist with ADLs, collect specimens, transport patients and prepare for procedures.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, completion of a technical college program in patient care assisting or related field, plus BLS certification; PEARS and CPT training within nine months. Two years of hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a patient care tech in a hospital.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• Rhythm Interpretation Course CLEP or equivalent within 3 months.
• PEARS or equivalent within nine months of hire.
• CPT training within nine months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under supervision of the Staff Nurse.
• Assists with ADLs and specimen collection.
• Transports patients and prepares for procedures.
• Monitors vital signs and performs unit-specific tasks.
• Follows documentation and health history procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Dressing changes

Specimen collection

Patient care

Anatomy & physiology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical college program in patient care assisting

LPN or EMT/paramedic training

Nursing degree program clinical portion enrollment

Job description

Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Nightshift)We use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# HHC Careers## Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Nightshift)Apply: Warner Robins, Georgia: Full time: Posted Today: JR103538**Work Shift:**Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)Position Summary: Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse to include but not limited to assisting with ADLs specimen collection, transportation of patients, patient preparation for procedures, collection of vital signs and unit specific procedures and tasks which require documented competencies. Responsible for fulfillment of Emory Healthcare mission, values, and quality commitment. Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers. Qualifications: A. Education & Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate of an approved State Technical College program in patient care assisting, licensed practical nursing, emergency medical technician or paramedic or currently enrolled in and participating in the clinical portion of a nursing degree program. Education/training (except for HS diploma or GED equivalent) may be waived with experience listed below. B. Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a patient care tech (or similar title) in a hospital. Hospital experience may be substituted with Two (2) years patient care assisting experience in other health care facilities and a GA Certified Nursing Assistant certification or Two (2) years’ experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current enrollment in clinical portion of a nursing program eliminates experience requirement. C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Completion of the Rhythm Interpretation Course CLEP test or classroom course or obtained within 3 months. Current PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) or obtained within (9) nine months of hire. CPT training within 9 months of hire. D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation and various departmental responsibilities, anatomy & physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records (charting and obtaining health histories), assistance with physical exams, specimen collection, patient focused care, dressing changes (clean & sterile).