Critical Care Technician-Emergency Room-Per Diem-Varied Shift

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Rate : $18.57

Position Overview

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN.
• Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
• Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
• Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently. Records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
• Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely an accurately.
• Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
• Assists with post mortem care.
• Assists with CPR under the direction / supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit. Performs accurate glucometer testing. Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment. Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
• Stocks supplies as required by designated unit. Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment. Performs other duties as assigned : willingness to adapt to changing department needs. Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
• Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart / Carts for operational performance each shift. Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This position is eligible for the following benefits :

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and / or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.