ICU Technician

Job description

The ICU tech supports the unit by stocking items and assisting patients, helping families/guests and performing clerical duties as needed.
Candidates must have CNA or ~ 1 year of acute care experience in order to be considered for this position.
Why choose Stillwater Medical?
• Shift diffs that make a difference
• World's Best Hospital - Newsweek
• On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2010

Important things to know about the job:
• This is a DAY position
• 12-hour shifts
• Some experience required
• Holidays on rotation

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JOB SUMMARY:
Assists in the care and support of the patient, utilizing technical nursing skills with minimum assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant training course or acceptable patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home, or related health care facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to function in stressful situations.
• Current CPR card or completion of course within 30 days of hire
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking and standing.
• Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write.
• Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
• Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
• Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: finger stick blood sugars, vital signs, feed patients, and handle instruments).