Certified Critical Care Technician - Pool

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Critical Care Tech II to support patients under the direction of an RN. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, and ensuring accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, communication, and teamwork within a busy hospital setting. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, completion of PCT training with active certification, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Completion of Patient Care Technician training and active PCT certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• CPCT-A certification is a listed requirement.

Responsabilités

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) per standard precautions.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care; document findings.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN; respond to changes safely.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

EKG

Patient care

Communication

Formation

High School/GED

Patient Care Technician training

CPCT-A

AHA BLS

Outils

CPCT-A

AHA BLS

Description du poste

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 II, 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.

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

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00