Critical Care Tech - Shock Trauma

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, is seeking a part-time Critical Care Technician for the Shock Trauma ICU. You will assist the patient care team, perform vital signs, EKG duties, and patient transfers under supervision.

The role requires CNA and BLS, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced trauma ICU. Nights, weekends, and holidays are included with shift differential.

Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice and BLS required.
• High School diploma or GED per CLIA regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to call lights and assist with hygiene, vital signs, and care needs.
• Perform 12-lead EKG duties and related tasks per training.
• Apply and document restraints as directed by RN/physician.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges.
• Manage unit supplies and perform basic unit secretary duties.
• Record patient data accurately and communicate changes promptly.
• Assist with emergency resuscitation and setup for line insertion.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Life Support

Vital Signs

Cardiac Monitoring

Teamwork

Resuscitation

Certified Nursing Assistant

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

C.N.A. Certification

BLS Certification

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic Certification

Tools

Point of Care Testing

Basic Computer Skills

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: Utah Valley Hospital - Provo, Utah

Department/Unit: Shock Trauma - ICU

Shifts: Part-time | 24 hours/week | Two 12-hour shift s (Full-time hours with Manager approval)

Schedule: Nights 1800 - 0600, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays

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

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Education Assistance & more!

• Shift differential pay for evenings, nights, weekends!

Shock Trauma is a fast-paced Trauma ICU that specializes in volume resuscitation. As the Trauma ICU we care for any type of trauma injuries you can imagine from motor vehicle's accidents, ground level falls, ski accidents, to gunshot wounds, we treat them all. The unique aspect of Shock Trauma is the combination of the trauma with medical services where you will also treat various types of severe shock patients from septic to hemorrhage shock. In Shock Trauma your critical thinking will be pushed, and teamwork is expected, if you want exciting work

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

Certifications

Looking for Candidates with Certified Nursing Assistant experience must hold one of the following certificates:

• Current C.N.A. Certification, EMT/Paramedic Certification in the state of practice -OR- Medical Assistant (MA) Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A. or EMT.
• Hospital setting experience.
• Proficient in 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 Utah Valley Hospital

Work City: Provo

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

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