SpecialtyCare · 1 week ago
Critical Care Technician Lead
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSpecialtyCare is a national company dedicated to making a difference in healthcare, seeking passionate individuals to join their team. The Critical Care Technician Lead will provide patient care during surgeries and critical care situations while ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and assisting in various hospital procedures.
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Responsibilities
Read, and understand then enforce team adherence to all required policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines according to company and local protocol
Serve as the local point person to answer questions and provide knowledge for other team members with lesser experience
Work with Clinical Manager to provide feedback regarding clinical competencies and evaluations at direction of clinical Manager
Routinely review inventory levels, equipment condition and general supply needs
Submit purchase orders to replenish supplies as needed
Facilitate inventory “hard count” as directed by Clinical Manager or required by policy
Adjust daily schedule, cases, and assignments for local team members
Assist Clinical Manager as needed – including but not limited to:
+ Blood management competencies and audits
+ Inventory management
+ Billing coordination
+ Continuing education opportunities for team
Provide input to the Clinical Manager regarding team performance, and concerns regarding team operations
May participate in appropriate hospital committees for demonstration of quality (e.g. blood management and process/outcome improvement)
Assist surgical staff (Physician, Nurses, Anesthesiologist, etc) during procedures by performing any of the following:
+ Transporting patients to/from various hospital procedures
+ Autologous Blood Processing – CardioPAT and Cell Saver
+ Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Processing
+ Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Processing
+ Assisting with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion and console troubleshooting
+ Set-up and obtain equipment needed for the following procedures, including but not limited to:
Invasive Lines: Swan Ganz, Central Lines, Arterial Lines
Nerve Blocks
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump use
Non-Invasive monitoring devices (e.g. ClearSite)
Impella use
+ Operation of and assistance with training for Point of Care Laboratory Testing Devices (POCT)
Troubleshoot device inconsistencies per contract
Collect and report quality improvement data as requested
Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and timely
Notify appropriate person(s)/department(s) when problems develop with equipment and/or personnel as established in SpecialtyCare protocols and policies
Clean equipment at end of each case and appropriately dispose of all refuse
Prepare equipment for upcoming case(s)
Informs appropriate individuals of inventory level, equipment condition, and general needs
Effectively operate equipment
+ Prepares and operates equipment within SpecialtyCare, hospital, manufacturer and federal guidelines
+ Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed
+ Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source
Performs activities related to critical care procedures
+ Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient
+ Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique
+ Prepares the equipment, or supplies and competently assists the physician during procedures
+ Follows all SpeciatlyCare policies and procedures or hospital protocols
Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
+ Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines
+ Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury
+ Practices good habits of radiation safety
+ Other duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR)
Three (3) to five (5) years of directly relatable clinical experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience, acceptable
Proof of immunizations or other health testing (where required)
Able to use a computer for billing, quality indicators entry and inventory management
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to build meaningful and long-term relationships
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Exceptional ability to speak clearly, write and understand English
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in new or unfamiliar emergency situations
Ability to multitask and adapt as required
Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment
Possesses a sense of urgency
Ability to solve problems logically and efficiently
Ability to provide feedback and coaching of others
Strong knowledge of the business and various services provided
Preferred
College degree or certificate preferred
Company
SpecialtyCare
SpecialtyCare provides outsourced clinical services for hospitals, physicians, and clinicians.
1001-5000 employees
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.57M2021-10-29Acquired
2013-08-07Seed· $0.57M
Leadership Team
Marcy Konja
Vice President, Sterile Processing Solutions
Christy Kisner
President IONM
Recent News
2025-05-16
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