CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-CLINICAL DECISION UNIT

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

COOPER PEDIATRICS in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking a Critical Care Tech. In this role, you will assist patients with daily living activities and support their care while collaborating with the healthcare team. The position requires a High School diploma, Patient Care Technician training, and an active certification. The role is part-time nights with 24 hours per week, offering a chance to be part of a team focused on quality patient care. AHA certification is also necessary.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training is necessary.
• Maintaining high standards of professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support patients’ activities of daily living.
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status

Education

High School/GED

Patient Care Technician training

Active Patient Care Technician Certification

Tools

AHA Basic Life Support certification

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

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

The Clinical Decision Unit is on the first floor of the Kelemen building. We are a locked unit and require a badge to enter or ring the doorbell to be let in. The Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) is a 35‑bed, single‑room unit. The patients are typically here for observation or, if needed to be admitted as an inpatient, they will stay in CDU until a floor bed is available.

Multidisciplinary rounds are done Monday – Friday. This involves the patient in their care and allows the team members to collaborate with the patient to give them the best possible care and appropriate discharge to home or other facilities.

The Express Admit Unit (EXAU) is under the management of the CDU. There are 6‑bed areas where the admitted patients stay until a floor bed is available. This gives them privacy and care while waiting for their room to be available.

Both CDU and EXAU can have patients on telemetry for cardiac monitoring.

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, ACMA

Special Requirements

Part time nights, 24 hours a week

Hours: 7p–7:30a with weekend/holidays rotation