Seasonal Critical Care Tech

Summit Hospital; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal bonus

Housing stipend

Job summary

St. Anthony Summit Hospital seeks a Critical Care Tech to support patients under the supervision of RNs and physicians. You will handle direct and indirect patient care, place orders, stock supplies, and assist with medical records.

Strong communication and caregiver empathy are essential. We offer a 2,000 USD seasonal bonus and a 400 USD/month housing stipend for full-time residents within Summit County. This on-site role supports a Level III trauma center renowned for patient experience and

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• EMT certificate and IV Therapy certificate or EMTA/EMTI/Paramedic certificate required.
• Preferred: one year healthcare experience in prehospital, ED, or patient care.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with RN and Physician about patient observations and safety concerns.
• Performs clinical tasks under supervision (IV insertion, wound care, splinting) according to policies.
• Provides person-centered care with empathy and teamwork.
• Documents tasks and observations accurately in the patient record.
• Demonstrates safe clinical practices to protect patients and staff.
• Collaborates with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Certificate or Paramedic Certificate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As aCritical Care Tech, you will perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or Physician, playing a vital role in patient support.

Every day, you will be responsible forfacilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient.Your duties includeplacing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will possess relevant certifications or experience as a Critical Care Tech, CNA, or medical assistant, ideally in an acute care setting. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of empathetically interacting with patients and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Communicates with RN and Physician regarding patient/family observations in an ongoing fashion to assist in the treatment of patients, and communicates concerns regarding hazards or errors related to patients to the health care team.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks (i.e., IV insertion, splinting, wound care, etc.) as directed by the RN or physician according to established clinic policies, procedures and standards to provide quality patient care within hospital and/or department guidelines.
• Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the human experience in a collaborative fashion with other team members, assisting the care team in achieving daily patient and family goals.
• Accurately and timely documents all tasks, observations, and procedures performed on the patient record according to medical and legal standards, and maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.
• Demonstrates effective use of clinical strategies to ensure patient and associate safety.
• Collaborates with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals regarding the plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation for the patient and family.

We are offering a $2,000 seasonal bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility bonus.

$400/month Summit County housing stipend available for full time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek or Lake Counties. Must work at least 80% physically on-site at facility in Summit County and full time or part time status.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA or EMTI or Paramedic Certificate

Preferred

• One (1) year healthcare experience (prehospital, ED and/or patient care)

Where You'll Work

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.