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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 the performance of various tasks and procedures for the critically ill patient or patients requiring special skills or observation. Act under the direction and supervision of appropriate clinical licensed personnel.
Primary Children's Hospital is a Magnet Designated Facility - recognized for our excellence in nursing.
This position will work in the both Cardiac ICU (CICU) and Pediatric ICU (PICU).
The CICU is a 16 bed closed unit, that provides cardiac care to the pediatric cardiac patients in the area and the surrounding states. The CICU at Primary Children's Hospital cares for all types of congenital heart disease, heart failure and heart defects. We are part of the Heart Center at Primary Children's Hospital that offers all types of cardiac services and surgeries to include all types of Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and complex heart defects. Our patient populations ranges from newborn to Adult as we help bridge our older patients to the adult population as their cardiac needs exist.
The PICU is a fast-paced, highly specialized 28 bed PICU - serving patients from the Intermountain region including Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado and beyond. This unit provides an excellent opportunity to work autonomously, increase your education, broaden your skill set and work as a unified team with our physicians, LIPs, respiratory therapists, Registered Nurses, and Critical Care techs - all dedicated to working together to care for our critically ill infants, children, teens, adults and their families.
Common Diagnoses treated are:
Hours: Full Time - 36 hours/week
Minimum Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Anticipated job posting close date:
03/15/2024
Location:
Primary Childrens Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$17.76 - $23.09
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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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 the performance of various tasks and procedures for the critically ill patient or patients requiring special skills or observation. Act under the direction and supervision of appropriate clinical licensed personnel.
Primary Children's Hospital is a Magnet Designated Facility - recognized for our excellence in nursing.
This position will work in the both Cardiac ICU (CICU) and Pediatric ICU (PICU).
The CICU is a 16 bed closed unit, that provides cardiac care to the pediatric cardiac patients in the area and the surrounding states. The CICU at Primary Children's Hospital cares for all types of congenital heart disease, heart failure and heart defects. We are part of the Heart Center at Primary Children's Hospital that offers all types of cardiac services and surgeries to include all types of Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and complex heart defects. Our patient populations ranges from newborn to Adult as we help bridge our older patients to the adult population as their cardiac needs exist.
The PICU is a fast-paced, highly specialized 28 bed PICU - serving patients from the Intermountain region including Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado and beyond. This unit provides an excellent opportunity to work autonomously, increase your education, broaden your skill set and work as a unified team with our physicians, LIPs, respiratory therapists, Registered Nurses, and Critical Care techs - all dedicated to working together to care for our critically ill infants, children, teens, adults and their families.
Common Diagnoses treated are:
- Multiple Trauma
- Surgeries (Neuro, Ortho, ENT, General)
- Pre and Post solid organ transplants (liver, kidney)
- Respiratory Distress (Jet, Oscillator, VDR)
- Metabolic Disorders
- Sepsis
- Cancer/BMT
- Extra Corporeal Membranous Oxygenation (ECMO) Center (Offer VA and VV ECMO)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Hours: Full Time - 36 hours/week
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.
- Current CNA Certification in the state of Utah.
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- EMT or Paramedic Certification in state of practice.
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- MA Certification ( Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one with which Intermountain Healthcare has a valid affiliation agreement).
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- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year or more of CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or MA experience or other applicable healthcare experience.
- Basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- and -
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.
- and -
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.
- and -
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.
- and -
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).
- and -
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Anticipated job posting close date:
03/15/2024
Location:
Primary Childrens Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$17.76 - $23.09
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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
