Lead ICU Tech

Saratoga Hospital; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY is seeking a Lead ICU Tech to oversee ICCU Techs, provide patient care, monitor cardiac rhythms, and support the clinical team in a fast-paced ICU environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and accurate documentation, with a day shift, full-time schedule, and competitive hourly pay based on experience. This position offers opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/GED. At least one year of clinical hands on experience preferred.
• BLS certification. EKG course with demonstrated competency required once hired. Must obtain BLS certification within one year of the date of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinates department schedules and orientation for ICCU Techs. Ensures all competency checklists are completed and reflect best practices.
• Responds to patient/family requests and informs them when problems arise
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and reports changes to the ICCU RN
• Documents rhythm strips accurately
• Collects physical, social and emotional data on patients and communicates to the health care team
• Uses clinical equipment correctly to perform basic patient care and demonstrates aseptic technique
• Maintains tracking of patient communications and department operations
• Maintains inventory of supplies and stocks rooms and carts
• Delivers compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support health and service excellence
• Performs clinical responsibilities focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Uses hospital systems to document care and support operations
• Seeks opportunities to improve processes and staff satisfaction

Skills

BLS certification

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift/Schedule: Day shift

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Salary Range: $19.67 – $27.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About The Role

We're looking for a dedicated Lead ICU Tech to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our clinical team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. As the Lead ICU Tech you will be responsible for providing oversight and supervision to ICCU Techs on the assigned unit. As the lead Tech you will assume responsibility for performing clerical, direct patient care activities and continuous cardiac monitoring, under the supervision of Director and/or designee, thus enabling the professional staff to devote more time to direct patient care. You will demonstrate a commitment to a team approach as evidenced by a supportive, positive attitude and communication pattern as well as using a cooperative and collaborative approach to ensure comprehensive care to patients.

What You'll Do

• Coordinates department schedules and orientation for ICCU Techs. Ensures that all competency checklists are accurately completed and reflect best practices for required regulatory and quality agencies. Assists with classroom training of new ICCU Techs. Interfaces with clinical educators to ensure classroom content is reflective of patient populations from the department. Provides input to ICCU Tech evaluations. Supports the leadership team to move patient safety via monitoring forward.
• Responds to patient/family requests (tells patient/family what to expect, when and why; informs patient/family when problems arise)
• Monitors cardiac and immediately reports any changes in cardiac rhythms to the appropriate unit and/or ICCU Registered Nurse. Documents rhythm strips accurately.
• Collects physical, social and emotional data on patients; documents and communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Uses clinical equipment accurately and correctly when needed to perform basic patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique. Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to provide age specific treatment and care. Initiates appropriate intervention immediately in a crisis/emergent situation.
• Performs basic computer functions including but not limited to entering patient information and providers orders timely and accurately. Demonstrates computer literacy through accurate scheduling of tests, consults and treatments. Accurately completes all forms and records for patient care procedures.
• Maintains a tracking system of each patient receiving and disseminating all incoming and outgoing communications for the department.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies. Submits appropriate work orders, orders supplies,
• internal and external special orders. Stock rooms, specialty carts, code carts, IV trays and cabinets.
• Monitors work functions and productivity of the ICCU technicians.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence
• Perform clinical responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction
• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community

What You Bring

• High school graduate/GED. At least one year of clinical hands on experience preferred.
• BLS certification. EKG course with demonstrated competency required once hired. Must obtain BLS certification within one year of the date of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don't meet every qualification listed we'd still love to hear from you.