CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN PRN-TRAUMA STEP DOWN UNIT

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Camden seeks a compassionate healthcare technician to support patients in daily activities and assist nursing staff in a critical care unit. This role involves direct patient care, maintaining high professional standards, and participating in patient satisfaction initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience preferred.
• Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patients’ activities of daily living.
• Performs technical duties as directed by RN, such as phlebotomy and vital signs.
• Communicates changes in patient’s status to RN.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School / GED

Job description

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.

Overview

TheTraumaStep-Down Unit (TSDU) is a 9-bed intermediate critical care unit specializing in the care oftraumatically injured patients. Patients with serious but less critical injuries can be admitted to the TSDU directly from the ED or the RossTraumaAdmitting Area.Patients usually cared for in this area include those withtraumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care.Patients may also be transferred to the TSDU from theTrauma/Surgical ICU when their clinical condition has improved but close monitoring or ventilator support is stillrequired. The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians,traumasurgery nurse practitioners and resident physicians. Staff also work closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery. Nurses and critical care technicians working in this area receive education specific to the care of thetraumapatient.

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

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

PRN nights

hours: 7p-7a