Critical Care Tech

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Working under the direct supervision and in close collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), the CCT performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. This position requires strong technical skills, compassion, and the ability to maintain a calm and effective demeanor in a fast-paced environment. The CCT contributes significantly to patient comfort, safety, and the overall efficiency of the care team.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care:

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, feeding, ambulation, turning, repositioning, and personal hygiene.

• Assists with patient transfers and mobility, utilizing proper body mechanics and assistive devices.

• Monitors and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) accurately and reports abnormal findings promptly to the RN.

• Responds to patient call lights promptly and effectively.

Clinical Support and Technical Skills:

• Performs venipuncture for blood draws, ensuring proper technique, labeling, and timely delivery of specimens to the laboratory.

• Inserts peripheral intravenous (IV) lines, adhering to sterile technique and facility policies.

• Obtains 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs), and reports results to the RN.

• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, including gathering patient belongings and preparing rooms.

• Performs point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose) as delegated and within scope of practice.

• Maintains and stocks patient care areas, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment.

• Assists with various procedures under the direct supervision of the RN, such as dressing changes, Foley catheter insertion/removal, and specimen collection.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Critical Care Tech candidates will need the following:

• One year healthcare experience (pre-hospital, ED and/or patient care) preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current Colorado Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or A-EMT or EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic license required
• IV certification required upon hire

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.