Nursing School Critical Care Technician - Keleman 10 North

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, is hiring a Critical Care Tech to assist with patients' daily living activities under RN supervision. The role includes phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, and supportive communication with patients and families.

The position requires 0–2 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and completion/ongoing enrollment in a fundamentals of nursing program with clinicals. BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed with RN program fundamentals.
• Fundamentals of Nursing with clinical experience required.
• Active enrollment in nursing school during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKGs as directed by RN.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction and quality initiatives.
• Complete annual competencies and maintain standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Fundamentals of Nursing course

Active enrollment in nursing school

Job description

About Us

AtCooper 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

The 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.

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

• 7AM-7PM
• 4 shifts every 6 weeks
• 3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday
• 1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00