Critical Care Tech - Med/Surg ICU

12800 LDS Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Education Assistance

Shift differential for evenings, nuits

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking a Critical Care Technician to support the patient care team in the ICU and ED. This role assists with vital signs, EKGs, transfers, and monitoring under supervision of licensed staff.

The position offers full-time 36 hours/week with 12-hour shifts, plus part-time options; starting pay is $18.94 per hour with experience, and eligible for benefits including health, vision, dental and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Current CNA or EMT/Paramedic certification in state of practice.
• Alternative: Medical Assistant (MA) certification from an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
• High School diploma or GED per CLIA for Point of Care Testing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by calling lights, assisting with hygiene, obtaining vital signs.
• Perform 12-lead EKG duties within training/competency.
• Apply and document restraints as directed by RN/physician.
• Assist with transfers, admissions, discharges, and safe patient handling.
• Maintain stocks and perform unit secretary duties.
• Record patient care findings promptly and seek help for condition changes.
• Assist with emergency resuscitation and line setup.
• Provide excellent patient and family service.

Skills

Patient Care

Certified Nursing Assistant

EMT

Life Support

Intensive Care Units

Point of Care Testing

Vital Signs

Cardiac Monitoring

Patient Information

Resuscitation

Teamwork

Education

CNA Certification / EMT/Paramedic certification

MA Certification

BLS

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: LDS Hospital – Salt Lake City, Utah.

Schedule: Full-time | 36 hours/week | 12-hour shifts; Part-time | 24 hours/week | 12-hour shifts. Shifts: Full-time variable, a mix of days & nights with weekends & holidays are required.

Pay: Starting at $18.94+ (based on experience).

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Education Assistance & more
• Shift differential for evenings, nights, weekends!
• Prefer Certified Nursing Assistant candidates with at least one year of patient care experience.
• CNA Hospital experience a plus!

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
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• EMT
• Life Support
• Intensive Care Units
• Point of Care Testing
• Vital Signs
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Patient Information
• Resuscitation
• Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A. or EMT.
• 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: Intermountain Health LDS Hospital. Work City: Salt Lake City. Work State: Utah. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.

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

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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