Pediatric Critical Care Tech — Night Shift

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care, a pediatric-focused hospital system, seeks a Critical Care Tech to support daily living activities under an RN. The role involves direct patient contact, phlebotomy, vital signs, EKGs, catheter care, and documentation, while maintaining safety and high-quality care.

You will reinforce patient education, participate in improvement initiatives, and help orient new staff, with nights and weekend rotations in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and active PCT Certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• CPCT-A certification.
• 0-2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care as directed by RN and document.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

PCT Training

PCT Certification

Job description

Cooper University Health Care, a pediatric-focused hospital system, seeks a Critical Care Tech to support daily living activities under an RN. The role involves direct patient contact, phlebotomy, vital signs, EKGs, catheter care, and documentation, while maintaining safety and high-quality care.

You will reinforce patient education, participate in improvement initiatives, and help orient new staff, with nights and weekend rotations in a pediatric setting.