Critical Care Technician — Fast-Paced Patient Care Pro

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings Plan

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Benefits – LTD & STD

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit & Parking

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking staff for full-time patient care roles in our hospital system. The position emphasizes safety, direct patient assistance, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include assisting with transfers, personal care, specimen collection, nutrition support, and vital signs, with CPR and phlebotomy tasks as directed. A CNA certification is preferred or completion of Capital Health UAP training within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: One year prior experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Special Training: Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred. In lieu of CNA certification, Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Responsibilities

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN).
• Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
• Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
• Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags; records intake and output per unit standards.
• Provides for nutrition of patients; feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely and accurately.
• Makes pertinent observations about patients; documents observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
• Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Performs Phlebotomy, stocks Phlebotomy/IV trays, performs glucometer testing, and conducts EKGs as directed.
• Maintains a clean, organized environment; supports department needs and logs medications and refrigerator temperatures.
• Notifies clinical staff of any equipment issues (e.g., defibrillator) and maintains unit safety.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred

Job description

Capital Health is seeking staff for full-time patient care roles in our hospital system. The position emphasizes safety, direct patient assistance, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include assisting with transfers, personal care, specimen collection, nutrition support, and vital signs, with CPR and phlebotomy tasks as directed. A CNA certification is preferred or completion of Capital Health UAP training within 90 days of employment.