CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - MED SURG/NEURO/ORTHO UNIT

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Critical Care Tech to assist with patients' daily living activities and support the care team on Pavilion 7, a medical-surgical unit focused on orthopedic and neurological care.

The role involves performing phlebotomy, vital signs, EKGs, and Foley catheter care under RN direction, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and education, in a 36-hour/week day schedule (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with weekend/holiday rotations.

Formación

• High School or GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and PCT certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CPT, CPCT-A, or ACMA certifications are acceptable as an alternative.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transportation).
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care as directed by RN.
• Notify RN of changes in patient status and participate in safety procedures.
• Reinforce patient and family education about care needs and safety.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Patient care

Safety compliance

Educación

High School or GED

PCT certification

Herramientas

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

EKG

Foley catheter care

Descripción del empleo

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 7 is a medical-surgical unit that has a specialty focus on both orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. This 30-bed unit features 8 beds designed for our stroke population as part of Cooper University’s Comprehensive Stroke Center, as well as 3 EMU beds for seizure monitoring. Telemetry monitoring is available in 10 of the unit beds when needed. The nursing staff provides caring, individualized attention to all patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with collaborative interdisciplinary team members.

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

Full time days, 36 hours a week
Hours: 7a-7:30p with weekend/holidays rotation