PRN Critical Care Tech - Emergency

Intermountain Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Learning & Development

Wellness/Employee Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Intermountain Health Salt Lake City seeks a Critical Care Technician to support the Emergency Department and ICU teams. Responsibilities include responding to patient care needs, vital signs, EKGs, patient transfers, and inventory management in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualification highlights include CNA or EMT/Paramedic certification, BLS, and a high school diploma. The role emphasizes teamwork, infection prevention, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Current CNA or EMT/Paramedic certification in state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights and obtaining vital signs.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and related tasks within competency.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges with safe handling.
• Order and maintain supplies and perform unit secretary duties.
• Assist with emergency resuscitation and setup for line insertion.

Skills

Patient Care

Certified Nursing Assistant

EMT

Life Support

Intensive Care Units

Point of Care Testing

Vital Signs

Cardiac Monitoring

Resuscitation

Teamwork

Education

C.N.A. Certification

EMT/Paramedic Certification

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description:The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings. They assist the patient care team in performing various tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or patients requiring special skills or observation. They act under the direction and supervision of appropriate licensed clinical personnel. Location: LDS Hospital - Salt Lake City, Utah Department/Unit: Emergency Department / ER Shifts: PRN | As-Needed hours/week | 8 &12-hour shifts Schedule: Variable, mix of days, evenings, swings, nights, weekends & holidays Schedule: Must work a minimum of six (6) shifts in a eight (8) week schedule cycle. Pay: Starting at $18.94+ (based on patient care experience) Benefits: Not EligiblePerks: 401(k), Learning & Development, Wellness/Employee Assistance, and Employee Discounts!Looking for one year of patient care experience, preferably in a hospital or critical care setting!Essential FunctionsResponds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating effectively with the care team.Performs 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within the level of training and competency.Applies, checks, and documents restraints as directed by RN or physician.Assists with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges, ensuring safe patient handling.Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies and performs unit secretary duties.Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner and quickly secures assistance for changes in patient condition.Assists with emergency resuscitation, set-up for line insertion, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.Provides excellent customer service to patients and families, ensuring their requests are met promptly.Recognizes and completes unit and patient care needs with minimal supervision, collaborating with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.Adheres to infection prevention standards and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health.SkillsPatient CareCertified Nursing AssistantEMTLife SupportIntensive Care UnitsPoint of Care TestingVital SignsCardiac MonitoringPatient InformationResuscitationTeamworkMinimum QualificationsCurrent C.N.A. Certification in state of practice -OR- EMT/Paramedic Certification in state of practice.Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations for point of care testing.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsOne (1) year of experience as a C.N.A. or EMT or Paramedic.Hospital Critical Care setting experience.Basic computer skills.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health LDS HospitalWork City:Salt Lake CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.94 - $24.62We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. 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