CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECH-FLOAT POOL

COOPER PEDIATRICS; New Jersey; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in New Jersey is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician to assist with patients’ daily living activities under the supervision of an RN and to support the plan of care. The role involves direct communication with the healthcare team, patients and families, and requires upholding high professional ethics to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements include completing PCT training, holding an active PCT certification, CPCT-A, and AHA BLS CPR.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training.
• Active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
• CPCT-A certification required.
• AHA BLS CPR certification required.
• Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under the direction of an RN and support the overall plan of care.
• Direct communication with the healthcare team, patients and families or significant others.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and contribute to the delivery of quality patient care.
• Rotate shifts, days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG Training

Team communication

Education

Patient Care Technician training

Active Patient Care Technician Certification

Job description

About us

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

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

Special Requirements

Rotating shifts, days, nights, holidays and weekends.