Trauma Technician PRN-Trauma Surgical ICU

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Camden is seeking an EMT assistant for the Trauma/Surgical ICU. The role involves assisting the medical team with critically ill patients, maintaining equipment and supplies, and requires EMT certification. Excellent candidates will have strong pre-hospital experience and night availability.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• EMT certification required, current NJ BLS certification preferred.
• Experience in field and pre-hospital settings required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and physician staff with care of critically ill and injured patients.
• Responsible for stocking and ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain readiness of unit equipment.

Skills

EMT Field Experience

EKG

Phlebotomy

ACCU-Check

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Cooper 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.

Overview

TheTrauma/Surgical ICU (TSICU) is a 28-bed critical care unit specializing in the care oftraumatically injured patients or those patients undergoing complex surgeries requiring close monitoring and care. Patients are admitted directly from the ED, the RossTraumaAdmitting Area, or the operating room.Patients usually cared for in this area include those withtraumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care.Many patients cared forthe inthe TSICUarepoly-trauma, with injuries involving more than one body system. Common surgical patients include those undergoing Whipple procedures, esophagectomies, gastrostomies, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians,traumasurgery nurse practitioners, resident physicians and attendingtraumasurgeons. Staff also work closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery. Nurses and critical care technicians working in this area receive education specific to the care of thetraumapatient.

Short Description

Assist RN and physician staff with care of critically ill and injured patients.

Responsible for stocking and ordering of equipment and supplies and maintaining a 24 hour ready status in all units.

Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and stocking of unit equipment and supply in procedure carts.

Experience Required

EMT Field and pre-hospital experience.

EKG, Phlebotomy, ACCU-Check.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

Current New Jersey EMT certification or eligible for reciprocity, NREMT preferred.

Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support).

Special Requirements

PRN nights

Hours: 7p-7a

Salary Min ($)

USD $17.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $27.00