Critical Care Technician - Neuro ICU - Trenton - Full Time - Nights

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of more than 600 physicians and other providers offering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services.

About the role

Functions as an integral part of the patient care team by assisting the professional staff in delivering indirect and direct patient care according to unit-specific functions. Performs Phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKG responsibilities as required. Performs clerical duties, computer system tasks, supply maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience as an EMT or successful completion of EMT Academy, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in a long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Non-Licensed must obtain 4 hours of Stroke-related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, or Observation.
• Proficient in English, verbal, and written communication.
• Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred. In lieu of CNA certification, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care) to patients under the direction of the RN.
• Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, anti-embolism, and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
• Collects specimens such as stool, urine, and sputum on a timely basis.
• Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently.
• Records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
• Provides for nutrition of patients: feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely and accurately.
• Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for the unit.
• Performs accurate glucometer testing.
• Performs EKGs as determined by unit and following competency attainment.
• Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
• Stocks supplies as required by designated unit. Maintains a well-cleaned, organized environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs.
• Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
• Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift.
• Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carrying objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl.
• Occasional physical demands: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Continuous physical demands: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting: Floor to Waist 35 lbs, Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements: Very Accurate 20/40 Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40 Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Extreme Noise Levels, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.57 - $23.23

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits: Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance: Voluntary Life Spouse, Voluntary Life Employee, Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program