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

Froedtert Health; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunities – Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

403(b) retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Froedtert Health is seeking a full-time Critical Care Technician at their West Bend Hospital facility. This role involves assisting Registered Nurses with delegated tasks related to patient care, ensuring age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma and State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification. Benefits include paid time off, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive health plans. This position offers 36 hours per week on a shift rotation.

Qualifications

• State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of hire.
• Candidates must have completed a nursing program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to patient care.
• Provide age-appropriate care in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Report to the Nurse Manager and RN on duty during each shift.

Skills

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at Froedtert West Bend Hospital facility.

Job Type: On‑Site

Full Time Equivalency: 0.9

Standard Hours: 36.00

Shift: Shift 3 (7:00 pm – 7:00 am)

Holiday Rotation: A or B

Weekend Rotation: third weekend rotation

Job Summary

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) assists the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of the patient, providing age‑appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner. The CCT reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RN on duty during each shift and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Training

Completion of the Critical Care Tech course or an equivalent program within 6 months of hire.

Successful completion of a skill competency checklist validated by a Registered Nurse.

Successful completion of an arrhythmia recognition course and orientation to the monitor room to work as a monitor technician required within 6 months of hire for staff in the FWBH MCU and 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 both verbally and in writing.

Licensure

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification required. If not certified, the candidate must be enrolled in a nursing program with documentation of completion of the basic nursing course, including all criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code, and a minimum experience of one acute care nursing or medical/surgical clinical rotation.

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA‑approved equivalent required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities – Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.