Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit

About The Unit

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 care for a wide range of patients and devices, including heart/lung transplant patients and post‑operative open‑heart patients. 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. We seek Nurse Techs with experience in roles that require constant critical thinking, resilience, a high level of self‑motivation and drive, flexibility with availability, commitment to excellence, and receptiveness to constructive feedback.

Scope Of Work

ICU orientation weeks require flexibility to train during weekdays for several weeks before phasing into regular night shifts. Nurse Technicians work as team members in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with complex ICU procedures such as placing arterial lines, monitoring vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, and charting.
• Acting as a safety attendant for patients.
• Floated to other units as a 1:1 patient safety sitter for the shift.
• Providing input in the development of individualized plans of care.
• Ensuring required documentation is performed accurately and timely.
• Articulating the nursing technician role to patients, families, and health team members.
• Cleaning patient environment, work area, and equipment; troubleshooting and reporting equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrating high moral and ethical standards and advocating privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organization data.

Orientation Requirements

Orientation includes:

• Required 8:00‑16:30 Nurse Tech classes Monday‑Wednesday during week 1 of employment.
• Adult Critical Care class during week 3 of orientation, typically on a Friday.
• Up to 11 weeks of preceptor training, 7:00‑19:30 weekdays with rotational weekends.
• Continued availability for weekday orientation shifts in the fall if starting in summer.

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On‑demand pay program.
• Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits determined by employment type and status.

Primary Location

SITE – Meijer Heart Center – 150 Michigan St NE – Grand Rapids

Department Name

Intensive Care Unit – Cardiothoracic

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and compliance with vaccine requirements for on‑site or hybrid positions. We support reasonable accommodations for job application, essential functions, and equal benefits for all qualified individuals regardless of 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.