Critical Care Technician

Critical Care Technician

Do you have experience working in a hospital and want to grow into a profession that makes a positive impact? Do you thrive on diverse teams? We are looking for a dynamic team-player who believes that collaboration, communication, and compassion drive service. At Ellis Medicine, the county's premier healthcare provider, we are committed to these values and work every day to meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence. If this describes you, then we want to speak to you about our Critical Care Technician position.

WHAT WILL I GET AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts on DAY ONE!
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including six paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones.
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass including free CDTA bike share program.
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid Life Insurance

Job Summary:

Assists professional staff under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety, care, and comfort in a critical care environment. Performs direct and indirect patient care, clinical tasks, cardiac monitoring, and unit support functions. May assist in emergency/code situations and provide one-to-one observation when needed. Assist patients with Bathing, Bedding, Toileting and Dressing

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BE A CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN?

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare terminology/coursework preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Previous hospital/critical care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Should be able to push/pull/lift/move 25–35 lbs.
• Perform manual tasks and data entry.
• Sit, squat, walk, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN?

Key Behaviors:

• Communication: Listen to understand, before looking to be understood.
• Collaboration: Deliver outstanding service ensuring that safety comes first.
• Compassion: Serve every person with empathy, dignity, and compassion.

Responsibilities:

• Safety: Prevent falls, report hazards, check equipment.
• Patient Care: Assist with hygiene, ADL devices, skin care, positioning, toileting, and catheter care.
• Cardiac Monitoring: Perform EKGs and continuous cardiac rhythm observation; identify and report critical changes.
• Clinical Procedures: Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose, and I&O; collect specimens.
• Mobility Support: Assist with positioning, transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
• Feeding & Nutrition: Assist with feeding and tube feeding setup; record intake/output.
• 1:1 Observation: Ensure patient safety through close supervision and timely communication with RN.
• Clerical Tasks: Answer phones, record care activities, support unit organization.
• Emergency Response: Respond to Code 10 and Code Blue situations and assist with CPR.
• Infection Control: Follow all procedures related to exposure control, PPE, and equipment cleaning.
• Environmental Maintenance: Stock supplies, maintain clean patient areas, and transport patients/specimens.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range:   $17.46-25.32/hour             Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.