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Critical Care Technician

CHI Health Lakeside

#CNA #BLS #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Patient Transport #Healthcare #Emergency Department #American Heart Association #Critical Care Technician

Quick overview

The Critical Care Technician provides direct patient care and vital monitoring within a fast-paced Emergency Department. Responsibilities include operating the central monitoring station, performing basic nursing tasks, and providing administrative support to the healthcare team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 16 years old and hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with an active Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry status. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is also required.

professional certificateAttention To DetailMultitaskingAdaptabilityInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceAnalytical ThinkingVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportSpecimen CollectionClerical SupportResilienceMedical TranscriptionArrhythmia Monitoring

Job description

Where You’ll Work CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital.
We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person.
Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay.
As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities We seek a highly motivated Critical Care Technician (CCT) to join our fast-paced Emergency Department.
This essential full-time role supports patients, Registered Nurses, and the healthcare team by combining direct patient care with vital monitoring and administrative duties.
The CCT ensures efficient workflow and contributes to exceptional patient outcomes in a high-acuity setting.
Key Responsibilities: Direct Patient Care: Perform and assist with ADLs, basic nursing care (e.g., vital signs, specimen collection), patient transport, and comfort measures under RN direction.
Promptly respond to call lights and patient requests.
Critical Monitoring: Meticulously operate the central monitoring station, including admitting/discharging patients, assigning arrhythmia monitoring, adjusting alarm limits (RN directed), validating alarms, and printing/posting recordings.
Proactively troubleshoot monitor issues and escalate critical alerts to nursing staff.
Administrative & Clerical Support: Accurately transcribe and enter physician orders, schedule appointments/tests, and manage medication deliveries.
Provide comprehensive clerical support using various communication systems (phone, paging, computer, fax) and maintain organized patient charts.
Unit Readiness: Clean and maintain specialized equipment and restock designated supply areas to ensure operational readiness Job Requirements Required: Minimum 16 years of age (state requirement).
Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Active on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, high attention to detail, strong analytical and multitasking abilities, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced, critical environment.

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