PATIENT CARE TECH-FLOAT POOL

COOPER PEDIATRICS; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

COOPER PEDIATRICS in New Jersey is looking for a Patient Care Technician to observe and assist patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Nursing Assistant or EMT and must possess AHA CPR certification.

This role involves rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates currently pursuing medical careers are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or EMT experience preferred.
• Candidates attending College for medical-related careers are highly considered.
• American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition.
• Prepare and set up for suturing.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintain safe and orderly environment.

Skills

Patient care abilities

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

• Observes and reports to the RN for all significant changes in patient’s condition
  • Prepares and sets up for suturing
  • Applies appropriate monitoring devices such as cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, non-invasive blood pressure, and Dinamap
  • Takes and records vital signs, height and weights, measures and records fluid intake and output, collects specimens
  • Performs electrocardiograms
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g. preparing patient for and assisting with meals, bathing)
  • One‑on‑one observation with required documentation. Close observation monitoring
  • Demonstrates proficient computer skills
  • Ability to follow through with physician orders
  • Assist with transport of patients within the hospital
  • Maintains safe and orderly environment by stocking patient care areas
  • Responds to patient/family requests in timely manner
  • Assist with orthopedic procedures by applying posterior splints
  • Other duties as assigned

Follow established policies and procedures.

Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.

Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.

Experience Required

Previous Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant or EMT experience preferred

Candidates who are attending College for medical related careers are highly considered.

Education Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.

License/Certification Requirements

American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification required

Special Requirements

Rotating shifts, days, nights, holidays and weekends.