Patient Care Technician - ER

Cooper University Hospital; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Early Education Center

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, NJ, is seeking a patient care technician to join our team. You will observe and report changes in patient conditions, assist with daily living activities, and perform essential monitoring and data collection.

The role requires a High School diploma, CPR certification, and prior patient care experience (PCT, CNA, or EMT preferred). Candidates pursuing medical careers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• American Heart Association CPR Certification required.
• Previous Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant or EMT experience preferred.
• Candidates who are attending College for medical related careers are highly considered.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports to the RN for all significant changes in patient's condition.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

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 p rograms . 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
• Assists 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

Salary Min ($)

USD $17.22

Salary Max ($)

USD $23.78