Critical Care Tech - Emergency

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:

Cedar City Hospital - Cedar City Department/Unit :
Emergency Department

Schedule:

PRN | As needed basis

Shifts:

Variable, mix of days, evenings, swings, nights, weekends & holidays Pay:
Starting at $18.94+ (based on patient care experience) Benefits:
Not benefits eligible
* Prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a hospital and/or critical care setting.
* Shift differential pay for evenings, nights and weekends!

The Cedar City Emergency Department is a 22-bed unit trauma center that specializes in emergency care for the surrounding community. Recently expanded to enhance access to care, and to serve the growing needs of millions of tourists at nearby recreation areas and national parks. Critical Care Tech’s work alongside the bedside nurses in caring for all patients.

Our 9 new rooms, including:
* State-of-the-art exam rooms
* Fully equipped trauma rooms
* Dedicated behavioral health rooms
* Bariatric care rooms
* A specialized decontamination space
* A centralized nurse’s station for improved coordination

Essential Functions Responds 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.

Skills Patient Care Nursing Life  Support Intensive Care Units Point of Care Testing Vital Signs Cardiac Monitoring Patient Information Resuscitation Teamwork Minimum  Qualifications Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice.

-OR-EMT or Paramedic Certification in state of practice.

-OR-Medical Assistant (MA) Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program-AND-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations for Point of Care Testing.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT or Paramedic.

Experience in a hospital or critical care setting

Current enrollment in nursing school program.

Proficient in basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing 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.

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