CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN- MICU

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert Health seeks a Critical Care Technician to provide patient care in a culturally sensitive manner under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with personal care and basic nursing tasks in the Critical Care Units, requiring specific certifications and completion of a Critical Care Tech course. The position offers extensive perks and benefits for eligible staff, promoting growth and well-being.

Benefits

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required: State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification or enrollment in nursing program.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides delegated age-appropriate care under RN supervision.
• Assists patients with basic nursing and personal care tasks.
• May provide continuous safety observation.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Personal care skills

Culturally sensitive care

Critical care skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification

Completion of Critical Care Tech course within 6 months

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001000

Shift: Shift 4

Job Summary:

The Critical Care Technician (CCT), under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides delegated age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner in the Critical Care Units. The CCT assists patients with the tasks outlined in their clinical competency assessment related to basic nursing skills, personal care skills, basic restorative services, and necessary critical care skills.. The CCT practices and performs what was taught during their CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CCT may be asked to provide continuous safety observation. This job reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned Critical Care Unit and the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Completion of the Critical Care Tech course or equivalent within 6 months of date of hire is required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

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 medical/surgical clinical rotation. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• 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

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

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.