CRITICAL CARE TECH - MED/SURG, TELEMETRY - KELEMAN 8 SOUTH

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Critical Care Tech to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of an RN. You will support patients, answer calls, and help maintain safety and care quality on a busy unit in Camden. This role requires hands-on patient contact and collaboration with the health care team.

The position emphasizes phlebotomy, EKGs, and routine clinical tasks, with a focus on patient comfort and safety. Evening shift coverage is provided in a multi-day rotation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and active PCT certification required.
• CPCT-A certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients' activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility and transport.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs and Foley care as directed by RN.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately.
• Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in orienting new hires and completing competencies by due date.
• Maintain safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and coworkers.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status.

Skills

Communication

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School diploma or GED

Patient Care Technician certification

CPCT-A certification

BLS 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 Critical Care Tech, 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.

• Support patients' activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.
• 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 skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.

Overview

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, illnesses and disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges. Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients, and the South side houses 36 patients. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room. There is a pharmacist present on the unit to assist the RNs with medication questions/concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.

Experience Required

• 0-2 years experience required.

Education Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required
• Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPCT-A

Special Requirements

• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
• Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation

Shift Requirements

• 7PM-7AM
• 3 shifts every week
• Every 3rd weekend preassigned
• Every other holiday & 1 hallmark holiday