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Critical Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health

Westminster, COJob$18–28.51/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–28.51/hr
Location
Westminster, CO
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Emergency Medical Technician CertificateIV Therapy CertificateEMTAEMTIParamedic Certificate

Job overview

CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Critical Care Tech. The Critical Care Tech provides direct and indirect patient care in a hospital setting, collaborating with RN and physicians to meet patients’ physical and emotional needs. Responsibilities include placing orders, stocking supplies, assisting with documentation, performing technical tasks such as IV insertion and wound care, and communicating observations to the care team while ensuring safety and person‑centered care.

Key focus areas include Communicate patient/family observations to RN and Physician and report hazards or errors., Perform technical tasks such as IV insertion, splinting, and wound care as directed., and Provide person‑centered care with sensitivity and respect, assisting team in daily goals..

Successful candidates bring Ability To Read, Write, Speak, And Understand English, High School Diploma Or GED, and Current Colorado Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Or A-EMT Or EMT-Intermediate Or Paramedic License. Important skills include Basic Computer Skills. Preferred (not required): IV Insertion, Splinting, Wound Care, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer SkillsIV InsertionSplintingWound CareCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDocumentation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDEmergency Medical Technician CertificateIV Therapy CertificateEMTAEMTIParamedic CertificateOne Year Healthcare Experience

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

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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