Critical Care Technician | ADTU | Variable | Part time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Critical Care Technician to assist with or independently provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Manager/Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes compassion, caring, and respect in every interaction.

Qualifications include: EMT or Paramedic license; or CNA/PCA with one year of patient care in a clinical setting. Nursing students enrolled in an approved program are considered, as are personnel awaiting NCLEX eligibility or who recently

Qualifications

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic.
• CNA or PCA with one year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred (acute care preferred).
• Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved program for preparation of either professional nurses or licensed practical nurses.
• Current employees awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation).
• Current employees who completed a nursing or LPN program and have been unsuccessful in passing NCLEX (up to 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Assist with or independently provide direct patient care as assigned by Manager/Registered Nurse.
• Provide care in a compassionate, caring and respectful manner.

Skills

EMT

Paramedic

CNA

PCA

Nursing student

Education

EMT/Paramedic licensure

CNA/PCA certification

Nursing student program

Job description

Overview

The Critical Care Technician is responsible for assisting with or independently providing direct patient care to those individuals assigned to them by the Manager/Registered Nurse. Those services shall be provided in a manner that displays compassion, caring and respect.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Licensed EMT or Paramedic; ORCNA or PCA with one (1) year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred (acute care preferred); ORNursing students currently enrolled in an approved program for preparation of either professional nurses or licensed practical nurses. Must have successfully completed the didactic and clinical portion of a nursing fundamental course work; ORCurrent employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and are awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation); ORCurrent employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and have been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination (up to 6 months post initial authorization to test).Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.Licensure/Certification/Registration:see requirements section