Emergency Dept Critical Care Tech: Patient Care & Monitoring

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside seeks a Critical Care Technician for the Emergency Department. This full-time role provides direct patient care, monitors patients, and supports the care team with administrative duties in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs and vital signs under RN guidance, operating the central monitoring station, transcribing orders, scheduling tests, and ensuring equipment readiness. CNA certification and BLS are required on hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• CNA certification required.
• Active on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care, including ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, patient transport, and comfort measures under RN direction.
• Operate central monitoring station, admit/discharge patients, assign arrhythmia monitoring, adjust alarms, and troubleshoot monitor issues.
• Transcribe physician orders, schedule tests/appointments, manage medication deliveries, and maintain organized patient charts.
• Clean and maintain equipment and restock supply areas to ensure unit readiness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Active Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

CHI Health Lakeside seeks a Critical Care Technician for the Emergency Department. This full-time role provides direct patient care, monitors patients, and supports the care team with administrative duties in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs and vital signs under RN guidance, operating the central monitoring station, transcribing orders, scheduling tests, and ensuring equipment readiness. CNA certification and BLS are required on hire.