Nurse Tech ICU

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Feb 11, 2025
About the unit The Medical ICU is a 24 bed unit on 8 Meijer Heart Center within Butterworth Hospital. The unit takes care of critically ill patients, and specializes in the care of a variety of medically complex patients, including those that are diabetic, Ketoacidosis patients, mechanically vented patients, critically ill bone marrow transplant patients, sepsis and pneumonia patients as well as many others. The 8th floor of the Meijer Heart Center once housed Ambulatory offices and conference rooms. This space was completely renovated to become the new MICU. Accepting a position with this unit offers a unique experience of moving to a brand new critical care unit. About Meijer Heart Center The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care.Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat. Scope of work Our Nursing Technicians support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing competent care of patients requiring ventilator support, life-sustaining titratable medications including cardiac and sedation medications, and assist with bedside procedures including preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and burn dressing changes. The ICU is a fast-paced unit that relies on teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach with not only provider teams, but ancillary staff in order to deliver excellent and effective care. Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, a Nurse Technician is often floated to other departments of higher need based with similar training. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days 1year of patient care experience is strongly preferred Flexibility with availability is preferred How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St - Grand Rapids Department Name ICU - 8 Meijer Heart Center Employment Type Part time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Days Worked Variable 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.