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Critical Care Technician

CHI Health Saint Francis Grand Island, Nebraska
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The posted compensation range of $16.42 - $23.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-430939 Employment Type Full Time Department ICU/Med Surg Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 630AM-7PM; every third weekend; rotating holidays Remote No Category Nurse Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct Patient Support & Care: Provides direct support and assistance with essential daily care, including accurate documentation in patient charts, facilitating activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, ambulation), conducting specimen collection, and monitoring vital signs. Ensures patient well-being, comfort, and safety through adherence to Registered Nurse directives.
  • Patient Mobility & Transport: Facilitates efficient patient movement by safely transporting patients within the hospital, assisting with admissions and discharges, and skillfully repositioning for comfort and care.
  • Patient Communication & Response: Serves as a primary point of contact for patient needs, promptly responding to call lights and either fulfilling requests within scope of practice or efficiently escalating concerns to the nursing staff.
  • Administrative & Clerical Support: Provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support using diverse communication and office technologies (e.g., phone, paging, EHR, pneumatic tube). Maintains meticulous organization and integrity of patient medical charts, including assembly, integration of documentation, and proper routing.
  • Order Entry & Coordination: Executes precise order entry and coordination, accurately transcribing physician orders to Medication Administration Records, inputting them into the electronic health record (EHR), and proficiently scheduling diagnostic tests, therapies, and appointments. Proactively communicates urgent orders and ensures complete RN sign-off.
  • Central Monitoring & Surveillance: Manages critical central monitoring station operations, ensuring continuous patient surveillance and rapid response. This includes admitting/discharging patients, assigning arrhythmia monitoring, collaborating with RNs on alarm management, generating and ensuring review of critical strip recordings, troubleshooting monitor malfunctions, and expeditiously paging nursing staff for critical events.
  • Equipment & Supply Readiness: Ensures optimal functionality and readiness of specialized medical equipment through diligent cleaning and maintenance. Manages the secure reception and organized distribution of medication deliveries. Systematically restocks all assigned patient rooms and designated unit areas to ensure continuous availability of supplies.
  • Unit Resource Management: Proactively monitors the operational efficiency of all unit systems and resources, promptly reporting any maintenance requirements or supply shortages to the Unit Director.

Job Requirements

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age as required by state
  • Nurse Assistants must be on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association upon hire
Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.

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