Intensive Care Technician - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Full-time/Nights

Intensive Care Technician - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Full-time/Nights

JOB SUMMARY:

Intensive Care Tech: The Intensive Care Technician (ICT) is an unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the ICT is supervised by a Registered Nurse. Phlebotomy is provided by the ICT under the supervision of the Department of Laboratory. Upon approval from the Director of Pharmacy, ICTs are authorized to access medication storage areas for the purpose of stocking and monitoring supplies and equipment that may be housed in the storage area, as well as stocking intravenous fluids and irrigation solutions.

Intensive Care Tech Trainee: The Intensive Care Technician Trainee is an unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the ICT Trainee is supervised by a State Certified ICT and/or a Registered Nurse.

The ICT Trainee must complete the 120-hour VCH Phlebotomy Training program within 6 weeks of their hire date. The ICT Trainee must pass the national phlebotomy test and apply for their state phlebotomy certificate within 6 months of hire. Upon receipt of their state phlebotomy certificate, the ICT Trainee will be eligible for promotion to the ICT position.

EXPERIENCE:

Intensive Care Tech:

• A graduate of a patient care program (e.g. EMT, CNA, MA) or two semesters of a nursing program, or two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program or nursing program requirement
• Minimum one (1) year providing direct patient care and a Minimum six (6) months pre-hospital or emergency care and 6 months phlebotomy experience preferred
• Bilingual skills and medical terminology desirable

* Those without a CPT License would be considered an ICT Trainee*

Intensive Care Tech Trainee:

• A graduate of a patient care program (e.g. EMT, CNA, MA) or two semesters of a nursing program, or two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program or nursing program requirement
• Minimum six (6) months entry level of medical experience preferred
• Medical terminology preferred

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Intensive Care Tech:

• High School diploma/GED required
• BLS - Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• CPT-I or CPT-II - Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification required

Intensive Care Tech Trainee:

• High School diploma/GED required
• BLS - Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• Apply for certification in CPT-I or CPT-II and pass test within two attempts within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position

POSITION DETAILS:

• Full-time, 80 hours per pay period. Night shifts

PAY RANGE:

• Intensive Care Tech: $24.60 - $34.05
• Intensive Care Tech Trainee: $22.70 - $31.10

LOCATION:

• Madera, CA