Critical Care Technician - ICU MedSurgical A

DescriptionSummary: The critical care technician (CCT) is a certified and/or licensed technician and is part of the Intensive Care Department patient care team who collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. The CCT performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. The CCT is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment. The CCT also performs all unit clerk/clerical duties for the unit. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.• Assists RN with admission, transfer, and discharges of patients as required.• Commensurate with training, observes patient’s condition, recognizes changes in patient status, and reports findings to the RN.• Cleans, procures, and returns equipment and supplies.• Under the direction of the RN, completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, runs rhythm strips under the direction of the RN.• Assists with ordering and maintaining stock items.• Charts in electronic Health Record as appropriate.• Maintains competency to perform special procedures such as: Foley catheter insertion and removal, venipuncture, laboratory specimen collection as ordered, remove saline lock, staple and suture removal, non-sterile dressing changes, peak expiration flow rate, pulse oximetry, Point of Care Testing, and vital sign recordings.• Performs patient care duties to include: obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene; maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families and the health care team.• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.• Performs clerical duties to include: Accurately processes the transcription of orders for the patient plan of care.• Performs timely, accurate notification related to transcription of orders.• Makes interdepartmental requests and follows up as required.• Assists clinical staff with the admission, transfer, discharges and returning surgical/post-procedure patients.• Obtains diagnostic test results from printer/computer/department and immediately provides it to nursing staff.• Performs quality assurance on charts (verifies that chart forms are filed and labeled correctly all orders were transcribed correctly, allergies are noted in appropriate places, forms are processed, etc.)• Respond timely to staff, patient, and visitor requests.• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.• Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.• Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: A. Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent preferred. B. Experience Previous experience in hospital patient care or an acute-care setting preferred. C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS certification required.Current in ONE of the following certifications required:Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Patient Care Tech (PCT)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925. Additional Information: - Specialty: Nursing Assistant - Location: 11212 State Highway 151San Antonio, Texas 78251 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.