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Critical Care Tech
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A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$46,652 / year median in Colorado
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Critical Care Tech St Anthony North Hospital - 3.6 Westminster, CO Job Details Full-time $18.00 - $28.51 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description 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. 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. Job Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and IV Therapy Certificate or EMTA or EMTI or Paramedic Certificate Preferred One (1) year healthcare experience (prehospital, ED and/or patient care) Where You'll Work For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education. Pay Range $18.00 - $28.51 /hour