Critical Care Tech - Emergency

About the role

Intermountain Medical Center's Emergency Department is a 73-bed unit that specializes in Emergency/Trauma Care. We are 1 of only 3, Level 1 Trauma Centers in Utah and have a large catchment area that serves not only the Salt Lake Valley and the state of Utah, but many other states in the Intermountain West. We are a very large and busy department, providing emergency care for ~90,000 patients per year. Critical Care Technicians (CCT's) work alongside the bedside nurses in caring for all the patients. In addition to typical CNA duties, they are trained on many additional procedures. Our ED has a strong culture of inclusivity and a team/family atmosphere where you will feel welcomed and supported.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice. -OR- EMT or Paramedic Certification in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• If doing Point of Care Testing: Must have a High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT, or Paramedic.
• Current enrollment in nursing school program.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• EMT
• Life Support
• Intensive Care Units
• Point of Care Testing
• Vital Signs
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Patient Information
• Resuscitation
• Teamwork

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.
• 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.

Pay

Starting at $18.94+ per hour, based on patient care experience. Shift differential pay for evenings, nights and weekends! Choose your own schedule, by seniority!

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• 401(K)
• Education Assistance
• More!