CERTIFIED ER TECH

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a Certified ER Technician to support the care team in the Emergency Department. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with patients’ activities of daily living and help implement the overall plan of care.

The role requires completing phlebotomy and EKG training within 90 days of hire, maintaining active Patient Care Technician certification, and possessing CPCT-A and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and EKG training completed within 90 days of hire.
• Active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
• CPCT-A certification required; AHA CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and support the plan of care.
• Communicate with healthcare team and patients' families or significant others.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and deliver quality patient care within the organization.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPCT-A certification

Education

Patient Care Technician training

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 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 Certified ER Technician , 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.

Experience Required

Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if not a part of the core curriculum of the certification course within 90 days of hire- will be offered through the organization

Education Requirements

Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification.

License/Certification Requirements

CPCT-A required

American Heart Association, (AHA) CPR Certification required

Special Requirements

Rotating shifts, days, nights, holidays and weekends.