ICU Tech

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a unit-based Technician to support patient care by ensuring cleanliness of and upkeep of equipment and supplies, creating a safe environment for patient care. You will set up rooms, restock equipment, assist with patient transport, and communicate with the Charge Nurse each shift.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED/HSED, analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with staff to implement new products in NICU/PICU settings.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED/HSED.
• Technical knowledge typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Analytical skills to identify problems and troubleshoot solutions.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Willingness to complete educational requirements and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure a safe patient care environment.
• Set up patient care rooms for admissions and restock equipment as needed.
• Assist RN with patient transport and communicate with Charge Nurse.
• Maintain par level of equipment and report deficiencies; place intranet requests as necessary.
• Collaborate with NICU/PICU staff to introduce new products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School GED/HSED

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

This will be a unit based position supporting patient care by insuring cleanliness of and upkeep of equipment and supplies, thus creating a safe environment for the delivery of patient care. Performs a variety of functions to prepare and maintain equipment and supplies as needed by the unit staff. Set up patient care rooms for admissions, cleans patient care equipment as dictated by department policy, assists with patient transport. Restocks equipment as needed. Maintains par level of equipment. Reports defective equipment or deficiencies in supply, enters intranet requests as necessary. Maintains ongoing communication with Charge Nurse each shift. Understands and satisfies the supply and equipment needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient. Meets and greets families, with respect for diversity and individual circumstances. Assists RN with patient transport. Provides services and covers bedside/pod restock, as assigned. Checks expiration dates of products located on par level locations of patient care areas. Cleans patient care equipment as directed by department policy. Maintains par level of equipment. Restocks equipment as needed. Works independently with Material services staff to change par levels of stock as necessary. Works in collaboration with the nursing and other staff to introduce new products into the NICU/PICU.

Requirements

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
• Requires the level of technical knowledge normally acquired through completion of high school
• Requires analytical skills in order to identify problems, troubleshoot and find the most efficient solutions to problems.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team
• The ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.
• Possess willingness and initiative to successfully complete educational requirements and develop and learn new skills as required by the unit.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required.

Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.

Equal Opportunity

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.