ER Critical Care Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Support

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha seeks a dedicated Critical Care Technician (CCT) to join its Emergency Department team. This full-time role blends direct patient care with vital monitoring and administrative duties to support RNs and the healthcare team in a high-acuity setting.

The CCT contributes to efficient workflows, patient comfort, and accurate record-keeping, ensuring readiness of equipment and supplies for rapid response.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age (state requirement).
• Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Active on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Perform and assist with ADLs, basic nursing care (e.g., vital signs, specimen collection), patient transport, and comfort measures under RN direction. Respond to call lights and patient requests.
• Critical Monitoring: Operate the central monitoring station, admit/discharge patients, assign arrhythmia monitoring, adjust alarm limits (RN directed), validate alarms, print/post recordings, troubleshoot monitor issues and escalate as needed.
• Administrative & Clerical Support: Transcribe and enter physician orders, schedule tests, manage medication deliveries, and maintain organized patient charts using multiple communication systems.
• Unit Readiness: Clean and maintain equipment and restock supply areas to ensure readiness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Multitasking

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha seeks a dedicated Critical Care Technician (CCT) to join its Emergency Department team. This full-time role blends direct patient care with vital monitoring and administrative duties to support RNs and the healthcare team in a high-acuity setting.

The CCT contributes to efficient workflows, patient comfort, and accurate record-keeping, ensuring readiness of equipment and supplies for rapid response.