Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic ICU

Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic ICU – Corewell Health

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The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 36‑bed ICU located in the Meijer Heart Center specializing in highly acute post‑cardiac and advanced heart‑failure patients. Nurse techs are able to care for a wide range of patients and devices including heart/lung transplant patients, post‑operative open‑heart patients, and more. We are experts in caring for the most critically ill patients in our area and throughout Michigan.

We are at the forefront of cardiac medicine, engaging in cutting‑edge innovation and research.

ICU Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train 7am‑7:30pm during weekdays for several weeks, before phasing into regular night shifts.
Responsibilities include bedside care for 6-12 patients per shift, assisting with complex ICU procedures such as placing ART lines, monitoring vitals, checking blood sugars, bath, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, charting and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Nurse Techs may also be floated to other units with a need for a 1:1 patient safety sitter for the entirety of the shift.

Provides input in the development of an individualized plan of care. Ensures that required documentation is performed accurately and timely. Articulates the nursing technician role to the patient, family and health team members. Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost‑effective manner. Cleans patient’s environment/work area/equipment and helps to troubleshoot and report any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.

Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Orientation Requirements – ICU cohorts begin once per month. Training includes 3 required 8am‑4:30pm Nurse Tech Classes during week 1, followed by additional classes during week 3. ICU orientation also includes up to 11 weeks of training with a preceptor 7am‑7:30pm on weekdays & rotating weekends.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days.
• Inpatient care experience is strongly preferred.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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.

Primary location:
Meijer Heart Center – 150 Michigan St – Grand Rapids.

Department:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiothoracic.

Employment type:

Full time.

Shift: Night (United States of America).

Weekly scheduled hours: 36.

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.

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.

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