- Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery
Critical care technologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Critical care technologists (CCTs) make sure equipment used in the care of critically ill patients is safe and effective.
Critical care technologists typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Critical care technologist you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 37,414 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Critical care technologist
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37,519 GBP
Average salary for part-time Critical care technologist
Average salary for full-time Critical care technologist
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20,559 GBP
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20,597 GBP
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37,414 GBP
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Salary over time for Critical care technologist
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36,511 GBP
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33,308 GBP
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32,779 GBP
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36,558 GBP
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34,987 GBP
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35,924 GBP
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37,414 GBP
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37,357 GBP
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44,089 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Critical care technologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
What technical skills do I need?
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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
