Critical Care Technician Emergency Department

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital is hiring a Critical Care Technician to support the Critical Care and Emergency Departments. The role works under licensed clinicians to assist with patient care and monitoring in acute settings.

You will respond to patient needs, perform EKG duties, manage supplies, and aid with transfers while maintaining infection control and delivering excellent service to patients and families. This position emphasizes collaboration with RNs and the care team.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in state of practice.
• EMT or Paramedic certification in state of practice.
• MA certification from an accredited program or affiliated with Intermountain Health.
• BLS-HCP certification upon hire.
• POC testing requires HS diploma or GED per CLIA regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by attending call lights and assisting with hygiene and vital signs.
• Perform 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within training level.
• Apply, check, and document restraints as directed by RN or physician.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges with safe handling.
• Order and maintain unit stock and perform unit secretary duties.
• Report and record patient data promptly and seek help for changes in condition.
• Assist with resuscitation setup and line insertion readiness.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Identify and address unit and patient needs with minimal supervision alongside RNs.
• Adhere to infection prevention and support Intermountain Health mission and values.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Life Support

Intensive Care Units

Point of Care Testing

Vital Signs

Cardiac Monitoring

Patient Information

Resuscitation

Teamwork

Education

CNA Certification

EMT or Paramedic Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS-HCP Certification

POC Testing qualification (CLIA)

Effective communication

Job description

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Full time

R184457

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.

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

• Nursing

• Life Support

• Intensive Care Units

• Point of Care Testing

• Vital Signs

• Cardiac Monitoring

• Patient Information

• Resuscitation

• Teamwork

Shift details: Full time, 36hrs/wk. Variable shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice.

-OR-

• EMT or Paramedic Certification in state of practice.

-OR-

• Medical Assistant (MA) Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR one with which Intermountain Health has a valid affiliation agreement.

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire

• If doing Point of Care Testing: Must have a High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant, or other applicable healthcare experience.

• Current enrollment in nursing