CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN CHD/HFM, FMFH - MODIFIED CARE UNIT (MCU)

Froedtert Health; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunity

403b retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

Froedtert Health in Menomonee Falls is seeking a full-time Critical Care Technician (CCT) to assist Registered Nurses with patient care tasks. This role requires effective communication skills and completion of various training within 6 months of hire.

The position mandates a high school diploma, state certification, and proficiency in basic life support. Benefits include paid time off, growth opportunities, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Critical Care Tech course or equivalency within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of arrhythmia recognition course required.
• Experience in acute care nursing medical/surgical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to acute patient care.
• Report to the Nurse Manager and RNs on duty.
• Provide age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Location

US: WI: Menominee Falls at our Froedtert Men Falls Hospital facility.

Employment Details

On-site, full-time equivalent 0.3, shift 1, 0700-1930, rotating major holidays, every third weekend.

Job Summary

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) assists the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of the patient. Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner. Reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Training

Completion of the Critical Care Tech course or equivalency within 6 months of hire date. Successful completion of a skill competency checklist (validated by a Registered Nurse) is required. Successful completion of arrhythmia recognition course and successful orientation to the monitor room to work as a monitor technician is required within 6 months of hire for staff in the FWBH MCU and the FMFH 2nd floor MCU. Candidates with prior monitor technician experience may complete a written competency test to meet this requirement.

Special Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate verbal and written communication.

Licensure

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required, otherwise must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and able to provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code and a minimum experience of one acute care nursing medical/surgical clinical rotation. AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity – Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan – 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.