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Certified Critical Care Technician - Med Surg/Neuro Ortho - Pavilion 7

Cooper University Hospital

#Phlebotomy #Healthcare #CPT #Stroke Center #EKG #Telemetry #Med Surg #AHA Basic Life Support #ACMA

Quick overview

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, EKG, and vital signs, while ensuring patient safety and effective communication.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Patient Care Technician certification. Additionally, an AHA Basic Life Support certification and successful completion of a relevant technical certification like CPT or CPCT-A are required.

high schoolprofessional certificateDocumentationPhlebotomyEKGVital signs monitoringTelemetry monitoringSafety protocolsPatient communicationPoint of care testingStroke carePatient mobilityPatient hygieneFoley catheter careSeizure monitoring

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 II, 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 7 is a medical-surgical unit that has a specialty focus on both orthopedic and neurological diagnoses.
This 30-bed unit features 8 beds designed for our stroke population as part of Cooper University’s Comprehensive Stroke Center, as well as 3 EMU beds for seizure monitoring.

Certified Critical Care Technician - Med Surg/Neuro Ortho - Pavilion 7

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