What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Tech CPU position at St. Anthony Hospital?
Job Summary And Responsibilities
As a Critical Care Tech, you will perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or Physician, playing a vital role in patient support.
Every day, you will be responsible for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Your duties include placing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.
To be successful in this role, you will possess relevant certifications or experience as a Critical Care Tech, CNA, or medical assistant, ideally in an acute care setting. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of empathetically interacting with patients and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Required
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
Welcome to the 3rd Floor Cardiac Post-Procedural Unit (CPU) at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, a Magnet®-designated Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and ECMO center. Our brand-new, 16-bed unit is dedicated to providing high-acuity care for post-operative open-heart patients and those undergoing structural cardiac procedures. We are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment.
We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive in fast-paced settings and value teamwork. Our unit is defined by strong interpersonal relationships and a unified approach to patient outcomes. We take pride in cultivating long-term professional growth in our unit, while also providing an ideal environment to build a strong foundation for future career paths in Critical Care, the Emergency Department, or the Operating Room.
Pay Range
$18.60 - $28.83 /hour
As a Critical Care Tech, you will perform direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with an RN or Physician, playing a vital role in patient support.
Every day, you will be responsible for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Your duties include placing orders, receiving and stocking department supplies, and assisting support staff with filing, medical records, and assigned daily tasks.
To be successful in this role, you will possess relevant certifications or experience as a Critical Care Tech, CNA, or medical assistant, ideally in an acute care setting. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of empathetically interacting with patients and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Communicates with RN and Physician regarding patient/family observations in an ongoing fashion to assist in the treatment of patients, and communicates concerns regarding hazards or errors related to patients to the health care team.
- Performs a variety of technical tasks (i.e., IV insertion, splinting, wound care, etc.) as directed by the RN or physician according to established clinic policies, procedures and standards to provide quality patient care within hospital and/or department guidelines.
- Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the human experience in a collaborative fashion with other team members, assisting the care team in achieving daily patient and family goals.
- Accurately and timely documents all tasks, observations, and procedures performed on the patient record according to medical and legal standards, and maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.
- Demonstrates effective use of clinical strategies to ensure patient and associate safety.
- Collaborates with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals regarding the plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation for the patient and family.
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA or EMTI or Paramedic Certificate
- One (1) year healthcare experience (prehospital, ED and/or patient care)
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
Welcome to the 3rd Floor Cardiac Post-Procedural Unit (CPU) at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, a Magnet®-designated Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and ECMO center. Our brand-new, 16-bed unit is dedicated to providing high-acuity care for post-operative open-heart patients and those undergoing structural cardiac procedures. We are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment.
We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive in fast-paced settings and value teamwork. Our unit is defined by strong interpersonal relationships and a unified approach to patient outcomes. We take pride in cultivating long-term professional growth in our unit, while also providing an ideal environment to build a strong foundation for future career paths in Critical Care, the Emergency Department, or the Operating Room.
Pay Range
$18.60 - $28.83 /hour
Salary : $19 - $29