Critical Care Technician - FT - Day Shift

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

ECMCC is seeking a Critical Care Technician for the day shift on-site. The role provides direct patient care in acute care settings under supervision and includes monitoring, basic nursing tasks, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of direct patient care experience, or nursing coursework; BLS certification within 60 days of appointment. Hourly wage range is $18.93 to $24.58.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year direct patient care experience preferred.
• 30 semester credit hours from nursing/related program acceptable.
• Completion of approved practical nursing program or certificate in medical assisting also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care tasks: feeding, bathing, grooming, linens, ambulation assistance.
• Obtains vital signs and reports changes to supervisor.
• Monitors fluid intake/output and records measurements.
• Performs simple treatments and dressing changes as directed.
• Assists with procedures: venipuncture, ECG, finger sticks, specimen collection.
• Assists in dressing, transfers, and positioning; uses transfer devices.
• Observes patient condition changes and communicates to team; responds to emergencies.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits

Completion of PN program

Medical assistant certificate

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Critical Care Technician - FT - Day Shift

Job Category: Non-Licensed Clinical Staff

Requisition Number: CRITI004946

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

HOURLY RANGE: $18.93 - $24.58

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves providing direct care to patients in need of critical care at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent participates in the care of patients in an acute care setting within all stages of illness and changing nursing needs. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking nursing employee. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Performs basic and personal care procedures, including but not limited to feeding, bathing, shaving, changing of gowns and bed linens, assisting with ambulation and range of motion, skin care and bowel and bladder elimination;

Obtains vital signs and notifies supervisor of changes;

Monitors fluid intake and output;

Performs simple treatments and dressing changes, non-complicated eye washing, finger sticks, routine specimen collection, venipuncture, 12 Lead ECG and pulse oximetry and records measurements;

Applies abdominal binders, arthrombic pumps/leggings, splints, prosthetic devices, antiembolic stockings and ace wraps

Responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies;

Cares for patient’s personal need items such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, canes, wheelchairs and other adaptive devices;

Completes property inventory and secures patient property according to hospital policy;

Provides nutritional care needs including passing and collecting diet tray and nourishment, set up trays and adaptive feeding equipment, feeds or assists as necessary;

Transports and assists patient utilizing wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds;

Transfers patients from bed to cart/chair/wheelchair and back utilizing transfer assist devices such as medical lifts;

Identifies changes in patients’ condition and notifies supervisor;

Distributes clean linens and makes beds;

Assists in discharging and transferring patients from critical care;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of nursing standards in accepted patient care; working knowledge of standard precautions and infection control precautions; skill in performing and demonstrating nursing techniques; demonstrates concern and caring for patients; ability to locate, operate and set up patient care related equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to understand and carry out oral instructions; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; tact; positive attitude; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting; or:
• Possession of thirty (30) semester credit hours from a school of professional nursing*; or:
• Completion of a course of study in a school of practical nursing approved by the New York State Education Department; or:
• Completion of a certificate program as a medical assistant, medical office assistant or closely related program from a college* or university* or post‑high‑school institution.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty days (60) of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

NOTE*: Your credit hours or certificate must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/ U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the Untied States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . You must pay the required evaluation fee.

NOTE 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro‑rated toward meeting full‑time experience requirements.

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