Overview

Position Summary

The Critical Care Technician (CCT) plays a vital role in providing skilled patient care within a medical environment and responding promptly to critical or emergency situations. The CCT is proficient in essential clinical functions, collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary care team, and contributes to the overall quality of patient care. This role also serves as a mentor and preceptor for new staff members, supporting professional development within the team. Additional responsibilities may be assigned within the scope of practice.

Education & Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus training from trade or vocational programs in medical or surgical patient care.

  • Certifications/Licenses:

    1. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

    2. Completion of an EMT program with a minimum of one (1) year experience as an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P; OR

    3. Nursing students who have completed at least two clinical rotations in an accredited RN program; OR

    4. Successful completion of an advanced certified nursing assistant (ACNA) program with one (1) year of ACNA experience.

Critical Care Skills & Training

The CCT is trained in a range of critical care tasks, including:

  • Peripheral IV access and removal

  • Foley catheter and nasogastric tube insertion/removal

  • Recording and monitoring of intake/output (I & O)

  • Cardiac telemetry and EKG rhythm interpretation

  • Suture and staple removal

  • Disaster preparedness, including PAPR usage

  • FEMA/IS-100 and other government training courses as assigned

Orientation and additional training are provided by the Clinical Educator and medical staff.

Skills & Competencies

The ideal CCT will:

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations

  • Respond efficiently to emergent medical events using BLS and first aid principles

  • Operate and maintain critical care and emergency equipment

  • Communicate clearly and document patient information accurately in electronic health records

  • Interpret technical reports, medical charts, and ECG readings

  • Maintain composure and professionalism under stressful or adverse conditions

Supervision & Reporting

  • Reports directly to the Critical Care Director, Clinical Manager, or designee regarding daily responsibilities and essential duties.

Work Environment

  • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, x-rays, and infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and HIV

  • Irregular work hours and multiple simultaneous patient care activities

  • Potential exposure to unpredictable or violent patient behavior

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform prolonged or extensive standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as required by emergent situations

  • Frequently lift, reposition, push, or transfer patients and equipment according to established policies

  • Adequate hearing and vision, with or without corrective devices

  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills necessary for clinical tasks

  • Ability to handle physically demanding and emotionally challenging situations involving critically ill or injured patients