Vocational Areas

ICU Technician

NCS Code: 3259.9900

An ICU Technician plays a crucial role in monitoring and maintaining life-support equipment in intensive care units. They operate ventilators, defibrillators, and other critical devices, ensuring they function properly. ICU Technicians also assist doctors and nurses by providing essential technical support during emergencies, managing patient data, and maintaining equipment hygiene to ensure optimal care for critically ill patients.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ventilator setup and troubleshooting (IPPV, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP modes)

• Cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, and ABG analyser operation

• ICU infection control and VAP bundle compliance

• Equipment calibration and maintenance logs (NABH standards)

• BLS and ACLS certified emergency response

• Arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and reporting

SUCCESS STORY

Mridusmita’s success comes from a "learn-by-doing" approach that quickly transitioned her from student to healthcare professional. She completed her education at the Pratiksha Institute of Allied Health Sciences in Guwahati, where the program emphasised hands-on ICU training and real patient exposure. After training, she joined Swagat Hospital in Guwahati, where she now works as an ICU Technician alongside experienced critical care specialists.

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