Lead ICU Tech

Lead ICU Tech

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift/Schedule: Day shift

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Salary Range: $19.67 – $32.29 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach - creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Lead ICU Tech to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our clinical team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The lead ICU technician supports the daily operations of the ICU by providing oversight and supervision to the ICCU techs on the assigned unit, coordinating staffing schedules, and maintaining regulatory readiness. This role serves as the liaison between frontline staff and nursing leadership to ensure efficient operations, survey preparedness, and a safe, organized patient care environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and manage ICU schedules.
• Oversee the organization, and maintenance of the clean utility room to ensure compliance with regulatory readiness, infection prevention, and hospital standards.
• Monitor supply inventory, labeling requirements, and storage practices in clean utility and equipment areas.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, clinical educator, supply chain, and infection prevention to correct deficiencies and maintain continuous regulatory readiness.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for ICU technicians regarding departmental policies, workflow expectations, and patient care activities.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding staffing patterns and operational concerns.
• Calculate staffing deficiencies within the schedule and works to provide coverage.
• Monitors cardiac and immediately reports any changes in cardiac rhythms to the appropriate unit and/or ICCU Registered Nurse. Documents rhythm strips accurately.
• Uses clinical equipment accurately and correctly when needed to perform basic patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique. Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to provide age specific treatment and care. Initiates appropriate intervention immediately in a crisis/emergent situation.
• Performs basic computer functions including but not limited to entering patient information and charting patient care accurately and timely.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies. Submits appropriate work orders, orders supplies, internal and external special orders. Stock rooms, specialty carts, code carts, IV trays and cabinets.
• Monitors work functions and productivity of the ICCU technicians.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence
• Perform clinical responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction
• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community

What You Bring

• High school graduate/GED. At least one year of clinical hands on experience preferred.
• BLS certification. EKG course with demonstrated competency required once hired. Must obtain BLS certification within one year of the date of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service - even if you don’t meet every qualification listed - we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.