Critical Care Tech Icu / Full-Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Critical Care Technician (CCT)
is responsible for competent care of patients in the medical
setting, and reacts quickly and effectively to critical and
emergency situations. Competent in essential functions as listed
below. The CCT communicates with interdisciplinary team about
duties, responsibilities, and findings. The CCT organizes care in a
manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team; and
performs other job duties as assigned, within their scope of
practice. The CCT is a vital part of the team that acts as a mentor
and preceptor to new staff. Requirements EDUCATION: High School
diploma or equivalent plus trade or vocational school training in
medical/ surgical patient care. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: 1. Current
BLS issued through American Heart Association is required. 2.
Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program with
one (1) year experience as an EMT B/I/P; or 3. A Nursing Studentwho
has recently completed a minimum of two (2) clinical rotations as a
part of an accredited nursing school program for registered nurse;
or 4. Successful completion of the in-house advanced certified
nursing assistant training program with one (1) year experience as
an Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant (ACNA). CRITICAL CARE
EXPANDED DUTIES TRAINING: Peripheral intravenous access and removal
Disaster preparedness and use of PAPR gov training course IS 100
and other FEMA courses as requested and/or required Recording of I
& O’s Foley Catheter insertion and removal Nasogastric tube
insertion and removal Foley Catheter insertion and removal Cardiac
Telemetry/EKG rhythm interpretation Suture/Staple removal Training
will be provided by the Clinical Educator and Medical staff during
the orientation period. SKILLS: The CCT must have critical thinking
skills and the ability to prioritize quickly. In addition to
performing all essential functions as listed below, the CCT will:
Demonstrate efficient response to critical care and emergent
medical situations, using BLS and first aid training. Demonstrate
the ability to operate and maintain emergency medical devices and
critical care equipment. Possess excellent communication and
electronic documentation skills, with an ability to read and
interpret technical reports, charts, and ECG monitoring.
Demonstrate the ability to handle a high level of stress and to
maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions. NATURE OF
SUPERVISION: -Responsible to : Reports directly to the Critical
Care Director, Clinical Manager or designee of area assigned, for
essential job duties and day-to-day responsibilities. ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogens - B Works irregular hours. Multiple
simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to x-rays and
infectious diseases such as hepatitis-B and AIDS. In addition, may
be subject to varying unpredictable situations such as violence
from mentally unstable patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must
demonstrate appropriate body mechanics for prolonged, extensive or
considerable standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting,
secondary to emergent/urgent situations. Frequently lifts,
positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment as per
policy and procedure. Hearing and visual acuity must be within
normal limits or with appropriate prescribed medical devices.
Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. The work is
not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes
involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , Critical Care Tech Icu / Full-Time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
