CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Summary

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the RN provides age-appropriate care. Unifed by the core purpose of creating a healthier community one person at a time, the members of the Division of Patient Care Services commit themselves to sustaining a culture focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Each employee is obligated to deliver highly reliable care while adhering to all National Patient Safety Goals. This occurs within a learning environment that is supportive and just, where each employee is valued for their contribution to the collective safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Of equal importance is each employee’s commitment to the value of teamwork in order to promote a unified and spirited workplace. Essential Functions: General Patient Care With guidance and oversight of the Registered Nurse, performs duties to support the daily care and mobility of the patient. Tasks: Provides care and assists patients in performing activities of daily living while optimizing autonomy and independence. Responds to and actively participates in emergency codes. Displays flexibility and teamwork by readily accepting patient assignment and unanticipated changes in daily routines as well as additional duties to meet unit need. Performs technical skills including initiation of IV’s, phlebotomy(excluding blood cultures), EKG’s, foley catheter insertion, maintenance and removal of catheters and dressing changes using aseptic technique. Assists in preparation for new admission, transfer and discharge of patient

Educational Requirements:

BLS Provider through the American Heart Association