Certified Critical Care Technician - Cardiac Intermediate Care unit - Pavilion 9

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ seeks a Critical Care Tech to support the RN team on Pavilion 9 across the cardiac unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, perform phlebotomy and vital signs, and help maintain safety and overall patient care.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and effective communication with patients and families, with part-time days and rotating weekend/holiday shifts. Requirements include High School/GED, active PCT Certification, and AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience required.
• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and active PCT Certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Successful completion of CPT, CPCT-A certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and follow precautions.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, catheter care.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN.
• Reinforce education for patients and families.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the due date.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain high-quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and coworkers.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient status awareness

Clinical documentation

Patient education reinforcement

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

PCT training

PCT certification

Tools

Phlebotomy tools

Vital signs equipment

EKG equipment

Foley catheter care tools

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

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.

• 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.

Overview

Pavilion 9 is a 30-bed cardiac medical/surgical and cardiac intermediate unit. Pavilion 9 staff care for complex cardiac patients including cardiac surgery patients, structural heart (TAVR), cardiac catheterization/coronary angioplasty, heart failure and other various cardiac processes. The Pavilion 9 nurses receive specialized training to care for our cardiac surgery populations.

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; CPT, CPCT-A

Special Requirements

Part time days, 24 hours a weekHours: 7a-7:30p with weekend/holidays rotation

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00