The Critical Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the healthcare team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include performing technical duties such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG monitoring while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and meet specific criteria such as completion of a technician program, a fundamental nursing course, or one year of patient care experience. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for the role.
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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.
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.
Overview Pavilion-8, an Intermediate surgical and medical surgical unit with 30 single rooms and the capacity to be a complete intermediate unit, is genuinely committed to providing extraordinary patient care.
Our surgical services include ENT, Vascular, Plastic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical oncology, and Urology.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement program
Our leadership structure, comprised of a clinical director, an assistant clinical director, clinical nurse managers, and a clinical educator, is dedicated to supporting our staff and patient safety.
Pavilion-8 is supported by our unit secretaries, critical care technicians, and registered nurses seven days a week.
We work towards having all of our nurses’ cross-trained in surgical intermediate within the first year at Cooper.
Pavilion-8 fosters a close relationship with our providers, as our APN’s and Surgical Residents are easily accessible for support, questions, and directions with patient care.
They have offices right here on the unit, along with our leadership team and our transitional care team.
Experience Required 0-2 years of experience preferred Education Requirements High School / GED License/Certification Requirements Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role.
At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
AHA Basic Life Support certification - required Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation Special Requirements Part-time days, 24 hours a weekhours: 7a-7:3p with weekend/holidays rotation Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00
