Critical Care Technician - Med Surg, Telemetry, Keleman 8

Job Title

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and / or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, illnesses and disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges.

Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients, and the South side houses 36 patients. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room.

There is a pharmacist present on the unit to assist the RNs with medication questions / concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.

1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role preferred.

Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited RN Program

Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider / technician program

High school diploma / GED

AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Must successfully complete EKG and Phlebotomy training during orientation.

USD $17.50 - USD $27.00