CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-NEURO ICU

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Technician for its Neuro ICU. This part-time role involves assisting patients with daily activities, performing vital technical duties, and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a progressive environment that values teamwork and professional development, and be part of a mission to enhance community health through expert neurological care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience preferred in a similar role.
• Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients' activities of daily living under RN direction.
• Perform technical duties like phlebotomy and vital signs.

Skills

Communication

Phlebotomy

EKG Competency

Education

High School / GED

Job description

CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-NEURO ICU
Camden, NJ
Job ID 35310 Job Type Part Time
Shift Night
Specialty Nursing/Clinical Support
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About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care.

Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).

Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

1. Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
2. Performs technical duties as directed by RN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
3. Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
4. Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
5. Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in orientation of new hires.
6. Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.
7. Attends Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.
8. Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit

Overview

Cooper's Neuroscience Unit is a 16 bed ICU paired with a state-of-the-art Neuro Interventional Suite, that together form an integral part of Cooper Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our nurses provide expert neurological care in both settings to ensure seamless continuity of care for our patients across a wide range of neurological diagnoses. With the most advanced technology and providers, Cooper expands capabilities to care for neurological patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The healthcare professionals take tremendous pride in teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition, we provide outreach to bring stroke and neurological education to improve community health.

Experience Required

0-2 years of experience preferred

Education Requirements

High School / GED

License/Certification Requirements

Qualifications/Certifications

• Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program
• Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program
• 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role.

At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.

AHA Basic Life Support certification - required

Skills

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

Special Requirements

part time nights, 24 hours a week

hours: 7p-7a

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