Intensive Care Tech Trainee - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Full-time/Nights

Valley Children’s Healthcare•Madera, CA

3d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Valley Children’s Hospital is a highly specialized and crucial component of a larger healthcare facility. With 42 beds, it is designed to provide care for patients with high acuity needs. As part of a level 2 trauma center, our PICU is well-equipped to handle a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies. The patient population of our PICU is diverse, reflecting the complex nature of cases we manage. Approximately 30% of patients are cardiac patients, requiring specialized care for repair of congenital heart defects. Another 30% of patients fall under the category of neuroscience, necessitating expertise in treating neurological disorders and injuries. The remaining 40% of patients are acutely ill with a wide variety of disorders. Our excellent outcomes indicate that the PICU at Valley Children’s is skilled in providing quality care for the sickest of the sick. This unit is perfect for individuals who are interested in exploring avenues to engage in critical thinking and who can work in a high intensity unit as a member of a successful team of nurses, providers, and support staff, making a difference in children’s lives. Job Summary: The Intensive Care Technician Trainee is an unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. The ability to work in a team environment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner are required. Care provided by the ICT Trainee is supervised by a Registered Nurse. The ICT Trainee must complete the VCH Phlebotomy Training program within 6 months of their hire or transfer into the position. The ICT Trainee must pass the national phlebotomy test and apply for their state phlebotomy certificate within the previously mentioned 6-month time frame. Upon receipt of their state phlebotomy certificate, the ICT Trainee will be eligible for promotion to the ICT position.

Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Graduation from a patient care program (i.e. MA, CNA, EMT) (required)
One semester of an RN or LVN program (required)
Two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program or nursing program requirement (required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
CPT-I - Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - CDPH - California Department of Public Health Apply for certification. within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position (required)
Minimum six (6) months Entry level of medical experience (preferred)