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Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic ICU

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Nov 24, 2024
About this unit: The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 22-bed ICU located in the Meijer Heart Center specializing in highly acute post-cardiac and advanced heart failure patients. This team is only hiring for night shift, however the initial orientation weeks will require daytime availability during weekdays. Nurse techs are able to care for a wide range of patients and devices including heart/lung transplant patients, post-operative open-heart patients, patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), CentriMag, Impella, and long-term ventricular assist devices (VAD). Experts in caring for the most critically ill patients in our area and throughout Michigan. We are at the forefront of cardiac medicine, engaging in cutting-edge innovation and research. Scope of Work: Nurse Technicians act as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, ECMO Cannulation, and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Cleans patient's environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data. In addition, a Nurse Technician is often floated to other departments of higher need, with similar training. Orientation Employment in this unit begins with orientation to learn what's needed in the CTICU to care for complex critical care patients. Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train during weekdays, for 8-12 weeks in a row, before phasing into regular night shifts. The next available start date for CTICU orientation will be the week of December 1st. Week 1: Requires classroom orientation 8am-4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Weeks 2-12: will be mainly orienting on the CTICU unit for several weeks, with a preceptor, from 7am-7:30pm learning unique procedures, however there will be 2 additional required classroom orientations December 16th and 20th. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalentrequired Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Certification will be required within 90 days 1 year of prior work experience in inpatient care strongly preferred Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids Department Name CTICU - GR Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7:00pm-7:30am Days Worked Variable weeknights Weekend Frequency Every third weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.