Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a Critical Care Tech in the ICU Department awaits YOU!!!!

St. Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) is one of the nation's top healthcare service providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is part of Trinity Health (http://www.trinity-health.org/) , one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving communities in 21 states with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs.

St. Mary Mercy Hospital is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, St. Mary Mercy continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. St. Mary Mercy has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) is a skilled, unlicensed individual with direct patient care responsibilities. An active participant in the implementation of the nursing plan of care, the CCT is accountable to and works under the supervision of a professional critical care nurse to implement delegated aspects of the nursing care.

PERFORMANCE DUTIES

• Performs basic personal hygiene needs of patients including bathing, HS care, mouth care, shaving and toileting.

• Maintains restraint checks, performs range of motion and assists with ambulation and feeding.

• Transfers/transports patients as directed.

• Answers call lights promptly and courteously and assists in emergencies as directed.

• Demonstrates competency as delegated in blood drawing, 12 lead EKG's, assisting with procedures, dressing changes, foley removal, specimen collection, tube feeding set ups, and obtaining vital signs.

• Maintains floor stock and carts as directed, sets up new rooms for admission and keeps rooms and unit in a neat orderly fashion.

• Provides accurate and complete documentation, either written or electronically, of data collected by caregiver.

• Maintains clothing list and unit check sheets for critical equipment.

• Relays all pertinent information, including finding, problems, and concerns regarding patient care to the assigned Registered Nurse, in a timely and effective manner.

• Proficient in monitor set-up and can identify life-threatening dysrhythmias.

Required: High school graduate or equivalent. Current BLS certification required. O ne year of patient care contact. Certified Nursing Assistant and/or a nursing student who has completed Medical/Surgical One, or certified Medical Assistant.

Why St. Joseph Mercy Health System?

*Competitive Salaries and Shift Differentials

*Rich Benefits package which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time off, Retirement Saving Plan with employer contribution option, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health in 21 different states!!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran