Critical Care Tech- Days SICU at Phoebe Putney Health System

Albany, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Phlebotomy, Wound care, ECG tracings, Vital signs monitoring, Clerical support, Medical record documentation, Basic Life Support, Patient monitoring systems, Oxygen therapy, Specimen collection, Unit secretary skills, Patient communication, Equipment maintenance, Diagnostic order entry

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Number: 33768 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH SICU Shift: Days Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-03-19 Job Description Summary: The Critical Care Tech attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed. This position assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas to patients of all ages per assigned unit scope. Description: Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (Required) Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Related Field (Preferred) Work Experience 1 - 2 years Direct patient care experience in hospital setting & nbsp; (Required) 0 - 1 year Unit Secretary skills & nbsp; (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT Essential Functions TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology CARE PROCESSES: Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations. DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Conforms to required style and format. Uses correct terminology. CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN PATIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists nurse with providing direct care to Critical Care patients. Comply with established scope of practice. Adhere to department, unit, & hospital policies Perform clerical support functions to include computer/manual diagnostic order entry, complete and log consult physician pages, perform inpatient bed request/assignment and communication, monitor and direct response to unit based nurse call communication system Direct patient care responsibilities include but are not limited to: Application of patient monitoring systems, point of care testing/maintenance, obtain 12 lead ECG tracings, specimen collection, labeling and transport, urinary catheter maintenance, oxygen therapy application and removal, perform, phlebotomy, wound care/dressings, proactive patient procedure/intervention to include patient preparation, equipment set up and assistance/support to Physician/Nurse Report & update RN & document patient information in the medical record Receive assignment & assist in care of patients as directed. Complete required rounding & assessments on assigned patients Maintain patient rights & confidentiality of patient information Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives & maintain good employee interdepartmental & public relations Maintain clean, orderly, safe environment for patients & personnel Follow established routines & utilize supplies & equipment in a cost-effective manner Work directly with RN/charge nurse in managing patient throughput Check & record patient's vital signs, communicate with RN Additional Duties Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.

Responsibilities

The Critical Care Tech assists nursing personnel with direct patient care, including monitoring, phlebotomy, and wound care. Additionally, the role performs clerical duties such as order entry, supply requisition, and maintaining unit communication systems.