Critical Care Tech Intensive Care Peds

About the role

The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings, assisting the patient care team with tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or those requiring special skills or observation under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical personnel.

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 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.

Requirements

• 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 or one with which Intermountain Health has a valid affiliation agreement.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire.
• If performing Point of Care Testing: 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, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant, or other applicable healthcare experience.
• Current enrollment in nursing school program.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, and needs, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation and medication preparation.
• Expected to lift and use full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve and carry supplies, and lift heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients, pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items, often in crowded and busy rooms.
• May be required to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle, which includes sitting, seeing, and reading signs and traffic signals.

Schedule

Part time, 24 hours per week, rotating shifts.

Pay

Hourly range: $18.94 - $24.62, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Intermountain Health provides a comprehensive benefits package covering mind, body, and spirit, including programs for living healthy, happiness, security, connection, and engagement. Learn more about our benefits.

Location: Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah.