CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECH - POOL

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

COOPER PEDIATRICS is seeking a Critical Care Tech in Camden, NJ to assist patients with daily living activities and support quality patient care under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate will have communication skills, perform essential technical duties, and maintain required certifications. A commitment to safety and quality care is essential. Shifts are from 7PM to 7AM, requiring completion of necessary training and competencies.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience is required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and certification is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support patients’ activities of daily living and follow standard precautions.
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN including phlebotomy and vital signs.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Phlebotomy competence

Ability to identify changes in patient status

Education

High School/GED

Patient Care Technician training

Job description

Short Description

The Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices
• Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.
• Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
• Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.

Experience Required

• 0-2 years’ experience required.

Education Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required
• Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPCT-A

Special Requirements

• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
• Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation

Shift Requirements

• 7PM-7AM
• 3 shifts every week
• Every 3rd weekend preassigned
• Every other holiday & 1 hallmark holiday