Critical Care Technician (CNA)

Job Title: - Critical Care Technician (CNA)
Job Location: Menomonee Falls, WI 
Job Duration: 3 Months+ contract  (Possibilities of Extension)
Shift: 12-hour (12*3) nights every other weekend, float as needed
 
Description:
The Critical Care Technician (CCT) assists the Registered Nurse with delegated tasks related to the acute care of the patient. Provides age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner. Reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned. (u-chd)
 
Responsibility:

• Assist with feeding patients, ensuring they are comfortable during meals, and follow dietary restrictions as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient charts, recording symptoms, treatments, and progress for medical review.
• Help patients and families understand basic care procedures, such as post-care instructions or lifestyle changes after discharge.
• Keep patient areas clean and ensure the hospital or care facility is free of hazards to prevent accidents or infections.
• Ensure that critical care areas are stocked with necessary supplies and medications, monitoring for low inventory and placing orders as needed.
• Quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations, assisting with resuscitation efforts, CPR, and other life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Skills:

• Critical care
• Nursing assistant
• Registered nurse

 
Education:
•            High School diploma or equivalent is required
 
Certifications & Licenses:
•            BLS-(AHA)
•            Nursing Assistant Certification