CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT - KELEMAN 8 NORTH

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Critical Care Tech to assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs and medication questions, under RN supervision. The role involves documentation, education reinforcement for patients and families, and active participation in rounds on Kelemen 8.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and PCT training with active certification.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Completion of Patient Care Technician training and active PCT certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required; CPT/CPCT-A/ACMA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and follow safety standards.
• Perform phlebotomy, check vital signs, and assist with point-of-care testing and EKGs.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.
• Identify changes in patient status and relay to RN.
• Reinforce education for patients and families.
• Participate in rounds, safety initiatives, and new-hire orientation.
• Complete unit competencies by the due date.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School/GED

Patient Care Technician training

Active Patient Care Technician 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

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, illnesses and disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges.

Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients, and the South side houses 36 patients. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room.

There is a pharmacist present on the unit to assist the RNs with medication questions/concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.

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 days, 24 hours a week

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