Critical Care Technician ICU/Full-Time NM
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Critical Care Technician (CCT) is responsible
for competent care of patients in the medical setting, and reacts
quickly and effectively to critical and emergency situations.
Competent in essential functions as listed below. The CCT
communicates with interdisciplinary team about duties,
responsibilities, and findings. The CCT organizes care in a manner
that contributes to the overall quality of the team; and performs
other job duties as assigned, within their scope of practice. The
CCT is a vital part of the team that acts as a mentor and preceptor
to new staff.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent plus trade or
vocational school training in medical/
surgical patient care.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: 1. Current BLS issued through American
Heart Association is required. 2. Completion of an Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) program with one (1) year experience as an
EMT B/I/P; or 3. A Nursing Student who has recently completed a
minimum of two (2) clinical rotations as a part of an accredited
nursing school program for registered nurse; or 4. Successful
completion of the in-house advanced certified nursing assistant
training program with one (1) year experience as an Advanced
Certified Nursing Assistant (ACNA).
CRITICAL CARE EXPANDED DUTIES TRAINING:
Peripheral intravenous access and removal
Disaster preparedness and use of PAPR
gov training course IS 100 and other FEMA courses as requested
and/or required
Recording of I & O's
Foley Catheter insertion and removal
Nasogastric tube insertion and removal
Foley Catheter insertion and removal
Cardiac Telemetry/EKG rhythm interpretation
Suture/Staple removal
Training will be provided by the Clinical Educator and Medical
staff during the orientation period.
SKILLS: The CCT must have critical thinking skills and the ability
to prioritize quickly. In addition to performing all essential
functions as listed below, the CCT will:
Demonstrate efficient response to critical care and emergent
medical situations, using BLS and first aid training. Demonstrate
the ability to operate and maintain emergency medical devices and
critical care equipment. Possess excellent communication and
electronic documentation skills, with an ability to read and
interpret technical reports, charts, and ECG monitoring.
Demonstrate the ability to handle a high level of stress and to
maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Reports directly to the Critical Care Director,
Clinical Manager or designee of area assigned, for essential job
duties and day-to-day responsibilities.
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogens - B
Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around
patient care. Exposure to x-rays and infectious diseases such as
hepatitis-B and AIDS. In addition, may be subject to varying
unpredictable situations such as violence from mentally unstable
patients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must demonstrate appropriate body mechanics
for prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking,
kneeling, bending, and lifting, secondary to emergent/urgent
situations. Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers
patients or equipment as per policy and procedure. Hearing and
visual acuity must be within normal limits or with appropriate
prescribed medical devices. Manual dexterity and fine motor
coordination required. The work is not only physically strenuous
but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations
and suffering patients.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , Critical Care Technician ICU/Full-Time NM, Professions , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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