CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECH

Cooper University Health Care; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the care plan and involves direct communication with the healthcare team, patients, and families.

CPCT-A certification and current BLS CPR certification are required, with phlebotomy and EKG training provided if not already completed within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification.
• CPCT-A Certification is required.
• Current AHA BLS CPR certification is required.
• Willingness to complete phlebotomy and EKG training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Support the overall plan of care and communicate with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and contribute to quality patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy training

EKG training

Patient communication

Education

Patient Care Technician training

Active Patient Care Technician Certification

Job description

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 Certified Patient Care 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

Current American Heart Association, (AHA) BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.