Certified Critical Care Technician - Surgical Intermediate Care unit - Pavilion 6

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is hiring a Critical Care Tech to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of an RN. The role involves direct communication with the healthcare team, patients and families, and supports the care plan with a focus on safety and quality.

Requirements include a high school diploma, PCC training with active certification, and BLS. Part-time days total 24 hours per week with weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and an active certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Part-time schedule with 24 hours/week and weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport).
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care as directed by RN.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately.
• Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and orientation of new hires.
• Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the due date.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Capacity to identify changes in patient status and communicate them clearly.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or 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.

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

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00