CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Cape May County is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician to assist with patients’ daily living activities and support the care plan under an RN supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team and families to deliver compassionate, quality patient care.

Candidates should have completed a Patient Care Technician program and hold an active CPCT-A certification; current AHA BLS CPR is required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and active CPCT-A certification.
• CPCT-A certification required; BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Support the overall plan of care and communicate with healthcare team and families.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality patient care within the organization.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

CPCT-A certification

Patient Care Technician training

Job description

About us

Cooper University Health Care 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.