Critical Care Technician: Patient Care & Medication Support

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Emergency Department is hiring a Critical Care Technician to support patient care and safety. You will perform vital sign collection, assist with procedures, and help maintain equipment and supplies in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs for equipment and medications, transporting patients, assisting with wound care, and adhering to universal precautions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Certification requirements: EMT/PMD.
• BLS-CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean medical equipment including IV pumps, glucometer, and ultrasound machine.
• Maintain patient areas with adequate supplies.
• Complete equipment logs and report broken equipment.
• Maintain refrigerator logs and report temperature deviations.
• Collect vital signs and communicate abnormalities to staff.
• Assist patients to exam rooms and prepare rooms for procedures.
• Assist with wound care and universal precautions.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and ambulating patients.
• Transport patients as needed and report changes to staff.
• Adhere to policies and safeguard university assets.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Patient care

Equipment handling

Patient transport

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami Emergency Department is hiring a Critical Care Technician to support patient care and safety. You will perform vital sign collection, assist with procedures, and help maintain equipment and supplies in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs for equipment and medications, transporting patients, assisting with wound care, and adhering to universal precautions.