Intermountain Health·Spanish Fork, Utah
Provides clinical support in the Critical Care and Emergency Department by assisting with patient hygiene, vital signs, and emergency procedures. Collaborates with nurses to perform specialized tasks such as EKG, IV insertion, and patient transfers.
The Critical Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner in the Critical Care and Emergency Department settings. They assist the patient care team in performing various tasks and procedures for critically ill patients or patients requiring special skills or observation. They act under the direction and supervision of appropriate licensed clinical personnel. 📍 Location: Spanish Fork Hospital – Spanish Fork, Utah 🏢 Department/Unit: Emergency 📅 Shifts: Part-time | 24 hours/week | Two 12-hour shifts 🕒 Schedule: Variable, mix of days, evenings, swings, nights, weekends & holidays 💵 Pay: Starting at $18.94+ (based on patient care experience) 🎁 Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Education Assistance & more! *Shift Differential pay for evenings, nights, weekends! *Full-time hours with Manager approval. *Looking for candidates with one year of patient care experience, preferably in a hospital or critical care setting. The Emergency Department at Spanish Fork Hospital is a 12-bed unit that specializes in Emergency Care. We are a level IV Trauma Center and have a large catchment area that serves south Utah County. We are a busy department that serves to care for a continuously growing population. Critical Care Tech’s (CCT’s)work alongside the bedside nurses in caring for all the patients. In addition to CCT duties, they are trained to insert foleys, IV’s, splints, and EKG’s. Our ED has an incredibly engaged culture that leads to a strong team approach where you will feel welcomed and supported. Essential Functions Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating effectively with the care team. Performs 12-lead EKG duties and other tasks within the level of training and competency. Applies, checks, and documents restraints as directed by RN or physician. Assists with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges, ensuring safe patient handling. Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies and performs unit secretary duties. Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner and quickly secures assistance for changes in patient condition. Assists with emergency resuscitation, set-up for line insertion, and retrieval of supplies and equipment. Provides excellent customer service to patients and families, ensuring their requests are met promptly. Recognizes and completes unit and patient care needs with minimal supervision, collaborating with RNs and the interdisciplinary team. Adheres to infection prevention standards and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health. Skills Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant Life Support Intensive Care Units Point of Care Testing Vital Signs Cardiac Monitoring Patient Information Resuscitation Teamwork
One (1) year of experience as a C.N.A., EMT or Paramedic. Experience in a Critical Care or Hospital setting. Current enrollment in nursing school program. Proficient in basic computer skills. Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Requires a current CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant certification along with BLS certification. A high school diploma or GED is required for those performing Point of Care Testing.
Market context
Critical Care Tech roles in Utah emergency settings are often in steady demand because hospitals need support staff who can move quickly in high-acuity environments. These positions are competitive when candidates already hold a current CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant certification plus BLS, and the role may require a high school diploma or GED for Point of Care Testing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification details and any testing duties before applying.
