Description
We Are Hiring: Critical Care Tech - ProHealth Care - ICU Waukesha Memorial Hospital- .9 FTE- Nights
Waukesha Memorial Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is a 24 bed, multi-specialty unit including cardiovascular, neuro-surgical, medical respiratory, sepsis, drug overdoses, suicide attempts, a variety of other surgical, and trauma. This team works with adult and some pediatric patients.
The ICU intensive care unit at Waukesha Memorial Hospital has earned a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The award recognizes unit caregivers for successfully improving patient outcomes and aligning unit practices with AACN standards. Units that receive this three-year award meet national criteria consistent with other national quality awards, such as the National Quality Healthcare Award. Waukesha Memorial is one of only two hospitals in Wisconsin to earn the silver-level Beacon award. (2013).
Schedule Details: This .9 FTE commits to 36 hours per week on night shift. Required to work every other weekend and alternating holidaysThis is not a seasonal or temporary position.
What You Will Do:
The Critical Care Technician provides care to patients in a high-acuity, Intensive Care Unit. Provide quality nursing care to patients; implement specific procedures and programs; coordinate patient care within the department, as well as with other departments.
Other Responsibilities Include:
- Assist the RN or Physician with special procedures such as DMR care, Emptying drains, suctions of chest tubes
- Set up sterile field and assist physicians with line placements and chest tube insertions
- Phlebotomy – drawing blood from arterial lines as delegated
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (i.e., dressing, toileting, positioning and nourishment)
- Discontinue arterial lines, sheaths, Foley catheters, and I.V's
- Insertion of peripheral IV's and Foley Catheters
- Stock room and unit with supplies
What You Will Need
- High School Diploma – or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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