Critical Care Tech - Shock Trauma

Job Description:

The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings. They assist the patient care team in performing various tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or patients requiring special skills or observation. They act under the direction and supervision of appropriate licensed clinical personnel.

Location: Utah Valley Hospital - Provo, Utah

Department/Unit: Shock Trauma - ICU

Shifts: Part-time | 24 hours/week | Two 12-hour shifts (Full-time hours with Manager approval)

Schedule: Nights 1800 - 0600, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays

Pay: Starting at $18.94+ (based on patient care experience)

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Education Assistance & more!

• Shift differential pay for evenings, nights, weekends!

Shock Trauma is a fast-paced Trauma ICU that specializes in volume resuscitation. As the Trauma ICU we care for any type of trauma injuries you can imagine from motor vehicle's accidents, ground level falls, ski accidents, to gunshot wounds, we treat them all. The unique aspect of Shock Trauma is the combination of the trauma with medical services where you will also treat various types of severe shock patients from septic to hemorrhage shock. In Shock Trauma your critical thinking will be pushed, and teamwork is expected, if you want exciting work, apply today!

Essential Functions

• 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 quickly 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.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Life Support
• Intensive Care Units
• Point of Care Testing
• Vital Signs
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Patient Information
• Resuscitation
• Teamwork

Certifications

Looking for Candidates with Certified Nursing Assistant experience must hold one of the following certificates:

Current C.N.A. Certification, EMT/Paramedic Certification in the state of practice -OR- Medical Assistant (MA) Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A. or EMT.
• Hospital setting experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City:

Provo

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.94 - $24.62

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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