Critical Care Technician, Clinical Decision Unit

The Critical Care Technician is responsible for assisting with or independently providing direct patient care to those individuals assigned to them by the manager/registered nurse. Those services shall be provided in a manner that displays compassion, caring and respect.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed EMT or paramedic; or
• CNA or PCA with one year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred (acute care preferred); or
• Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved program for preparation of either professional nurses or licensed practical nurses. Must have successfully completed the didactic and clinical portion of a nursing fundamental coursework; or
• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and are awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation); or
• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and have been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination (up to six months post-initial authorization to test).

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• See requirements section.