CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - MODIFIED CARE UNIT

Froedtert Health; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert Health is seeking a Critical Care Technician to join their team in Menomonee Falls. This role involves assisting nursing staff with patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Health insurance including Dental and Vision

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Must have State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification or be enrolled in a nursing program.
• Completion of Critical Care Tech course within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to patient care.
• Provide age-appropriate care in a carefully sensitive manner.
• Report to the Nurse Manager and RN's on duty.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001000

Shift: Shift 4

72 hour requirement per 6 weeks. 24 hours must be on the weekend and 24 hours must be 1500 or later. Holiday requirement.

The Modified Care Unit (MCU) at Froedtert Health Menomonee Falls Hospital is a 29 bed Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit. Our RN’s are telemetry trained, ACLS and NIHSS Certified. Our team of RN’s, Critical Care Technicians, Monitor Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators and Unit Leadership work very closely together to provide for best patient outcomes for our patients. We offer orientation based off new staff members prior experiences with a dedicated preceptor in a hands-on learning environment.

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 DESCRIPTION:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

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 DESCRIPTION:

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

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 nursing 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.

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 nursing 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.