Critical Care Technician

SpecialtyCare - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minneapolis, MN

Hospitals

About the position

SpecialtyCare is seeking passionate and driven individuals dedicated to making a difference in healthcare. We are offering full-time positions with competitive wages and guaranteed hours. Our clinicians and technicians participate in over 350,000 surgeries each year across 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and supporting over 13,000 surgeons. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for patient-care experience in a fast-paced hospital environment, working in various areas including the OR, ICU, and procedural areas. As a crucial member of the medical staff team, you will provide care for patients undergoing surgery or requiring critical care.

Responsibilities

• Effectively operates equipment
• Prepares and operates equipment within SpecialtyCare, hospital, manufacturer and federal guidelines
• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed
• Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source
• Performs activities related to critical care procedures
• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient
• Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique
• Prepares the equipment, or supplies and competently assists the physician during procedures
• Follows all SpecialtyCare policies and procedures or hospital protocols
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines
• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury
• Practices good habits of radiation safety
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred
• Previous related medical experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Hospital technician
• Hospital clinician
• Emergency Room Technician
• Emergency Department Technician
• EMT-b
• Critical Care technician
• Basic Life Support prior to start date
• Valid Driver's License or picture ID
• Ability to work on Call; must live within 30 minutes from the hospital

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a Critical Care Technician
• Experience in a hospital setting