Critical Care Technician - Observation - Trenton - Full-Time - NIGHTS

Capital Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Critical Care Technician in Trenton, where you'll play a vital role in patient care. This position involves ensuring patient safety, providing personal care, and assisting in medical procedures. You'll work in a dynamic environment with a dedicated team, contributing to the well-being of patients and supporting nursing staff. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking to make a difference, this full-time night shift role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience as EMT, PCA, or in nursing preferred.
• AHA BLS certification required before end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and personal care to patients under RN direction.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, and assist with CPR as needed.

Skills

Patient Safety

Personal Care

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

Basic Medical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Glucometer

Defibrillator

Job description

Critical Care Technician - Observation - Trenton - Full-Time - NIGHTS

Critical Care Technician - Observation - Trenton - Full-Time - NIGHTS

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 appropriately 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 efficiently. Records accurate 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 accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
• Assists with post mortem care.
• Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit. Performs accurate glucometer testing. Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment. Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
• Stocks supplies as required by designated unit. Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment. Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs. Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
• Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift. Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl.
• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 85 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Extreme Noise Levels, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.