Critical Care Technician - ICU Cardiovascular
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The critical care technician (CCT) is a
certified and/or licensed technician and is part of the Intensive
Care Department patient care team who collaboratively works in a
complementary and assistive role with nursing. The CCT performs a
variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of the
Registered Nurse. The CCT assists the nursing staff in providing
patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. The
CCT is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and
procedures and consistently assists the patient care team with
maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe
patient environment. The CCT also performs all unit clerk/clerical
duties for the unit. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the
applicable One CHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists RN with admission, transfer,
and discharges of patients as required. Commensurate with training,
observes patient’s condition, recognizes changes in patient status,
and reports findings to the RN. Cleans, procures, and returns
equipment and supplies. Under the direction of the RN, completely
operates patient monitoring equipment, records, runs rhythm strips
under the direction of the RN. Assists with ordering and
maintaining stock items. Charts in electronic Health Record as
appropriate. Maintains competency to perform special procedures
such as: Foley catheter insertion and removal, venipuncture,
laboratory specimen collection as ordered, remove saline lock,
staple and suture removal, non-sterile dressing changes, peak
expiration flow rate, pulse oximetry, Point of Care Testing, and
vital sign recordings. Performs patient care duties to include:
obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene;
maintains clear and respectful communications with patients,
families and the health care team. Demonstrates competence to
perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that
meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients
served by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient
assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the
unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other
developmental needs of each patient served. Performs clerical
duties to include: Accurately processes the transcription of orders
for the patient plan of care. Performs timely, accurate
notification related to transcription of orders. Makes
interdepartmental requests and follows up as required. Assists
clinical staff with the admission, transfer, discharges and
returning surgical/post-procedure patients. Obtains diagnostic test
results from printer/computer/department and immediately provides
it to nursing staff. Performs quality assurance on charts (verifies
that chart forms are filed and labeled correctly all orders were
transcribed correctly, allergies are noted in appropriate places,
forms are processed, etc.) Respond timely to staff, patient, and
visitor requests. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of
CHRISTUS Health. Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance
with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state
and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Previous experience in hospital patient care or an
acute-care setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications BLS certification required. Current in ONE of the
following certifications required: Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) Patient Care Tech (PCT) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic Work Schedule: 3
Days - 12 Hours Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, New Braunfels , Critical Care Technician - ICU Cardiovascular, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
