NURSING SCHOOL CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - CARDIAC INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT - PAVILION 9

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Nursing School Critical Care Tech for Pavilion 9 in Camden, NJ. The role supports RNs and the healthcare team by assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and vital signs, and communicating changes in patient status.

The position emphasizes safety, patient education, and participation in performance improvement activities, with shift patterns of 7pm–7:30am and rotating weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical included in program or enrollment.
• Field of Study: Registered Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transportation) and follow precautions.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care as directed and document.
• 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 quality improvement activities.
• Complete annual hospital/unit competencies by due date.
• Adhere to safety protocols to ensure safe patient care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Foley catheter care

Point-of-care testing

Education

High School/GED

Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical

Field of Study: Registered Nursing

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 Nursing School 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

Pavilion 9 is a 30-bed cardiac medical/surgical and cardiac intermediate unit. Pavilion 9 staff care for complex cardiac patients including cardiac surgery patients, structural heart (TAVR), cardiac catheterization/coronary angioplasty, heart failure and other various cardiac processes. The Pavilion 9 nurses receive specialized training to care for our cardiac surgery populations.

Experience Required

• 0-2 years’ experience required.
• Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if not a part of the fundamentals of nursing course or within 90 days of hire- will be offered through orientation

Education Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school required.
• Field of Study: Registered Nursing

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Completed at least one fundamental nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school.

Special Requirements

• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
• Phlebotomy/EKG competency/venipuncture experience preferred.

Shift Requirements

• 7pm-7:30am
• 4 shifts every 6 weeks
• 3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday
• 1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday