Critical Care Tech — Day Shift, Impactful Patient Care

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

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Critical Care Tech to assist with patients’ activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the healthcare team, patients, and families while maintaining high professional ethics and quality care.

Unit Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical area with telemetry, frequent admissions, and multidisciplinary rounds. A 0–2 year experience range is expected, with full-time day shifts and weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required

Responsibilities

• Support patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions.
• 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, 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 with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient-facing care

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Patient Care Technician Training

Active Patient Care Technician Certification

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Critical Care Tech to assist with patients’ activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the healthcare team, patients, and families while maintaining high professional ethics and quality care.

Unit Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical area with telemetry, frequent admissions, and multidisciplinary rounds. A 0–2 year experience range is expected, with full-time day shifts and weekend/holiday rotation.