CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - NEURO ICU

Froedtert Health; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health network as a Critical Care Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment. This position involves assisting patients with personal care and basic nursing skills under the supervision of Registered Nurses, ensuring a high standard of care in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to innovation and excellence in patient care. This role not only offers a chance to make a meaningful impact but also provides avenues for career development and growth within a supportive health network.

Benefits

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Comprehensive health insurance

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Assists patients with basic nursing skills and personal care.
• Provides delegated age-appropriate care in a culturally sensitive manner.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides care in Critical Care Units.
• May perform safety observation and assist with nursing tasks.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Patient care

Critical care skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

This job is ON-SITE.

FTE: 0.900000

Shift: Shift 1

Three 12-hour day shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotations.

The Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 20-bed specialty ICU caring for stroke, neurointerventional procedures, neurovascular surgery, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, and brain injury patients. Our team of critical care nurses, therapists, advanced practice providers, physicians, and surgeons work together to provide the highest level of care 24/7. The patient to nurse ratio is 2:1 or 1:1, and our team is passionate about delivering exceptional care to every patient.

Job Summary:

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

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

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

Licensure: State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required, or current enrollment in a nursing program with documentation of successful completion of a basic nursing course and at least one clinical rotation in an acute care setting. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health:

• Paid time off
• Career development opportunities and tuition assistance
• Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs

Our health network supports a shared mission of patient care, innovation, research, and education, operating eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and Level I Trauma center, engaged in numerous clinical trials. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations during the application process, and maintaining a drug-free workplace.