Critical Care Tech MICU- CNA or EMT

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Related Field (Preferred)

• 1 - 2 years Direct patient care experience in hospital setting (Required)
• 0 - 1 year Unit Secretary skills (Preferred)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT

Technology and Equipment Use:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.

Care Processes:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age‑specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Documentation:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Uses correct terminology.

CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN PATIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists nurse with providing direct care to Critical Care patients.
• Comply with established scope of practice. Adhere to department, unit, & hospital policies.
• Perform clerical support functions to include computer/manual diagnostic order entry, complete and log consult physician pages, perform inpatient bed request/assignment and communication, monitor and direct response to unit based nurse call communication system.
• Direct patient care responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  Application of patient monitoring systems, point of care testing/maintenance, obtain 12‑lead ECG tracings, specimen collection, labeling and transport, urinary catheter maintenance, oxygen therapy application and removal, perform, phlebotomy, wound care/dressings, proactive patient procedure/intervention to include patient preparation, equipment set up and assistance/support to Physician/Nurse.
• Report & update RN & document patient information in the medical record.
• Receive assignment & assist in care of patients as directed. Complete required rounding & assessments on assigned patients.
• Maintain patient rights & confidentiality of patient information.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives & maintain good employee interdepartmental & public relations.
• Maintain clean, orderly, safe environment for patients & personnel.
• Follow established routines & utilize supplies & equipment in a cost‑effective manner.
• Work directly with RN/charge nurse in managing patient throughput.
• Check & record patient's vital signs, communicate with RN.

Additional Duties:

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self‑education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in‑services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non‑clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age‑specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.