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Patient Care Technician - PCU (Temporary Summer)

Cooper University Hospital

#Vital Signs #Healthcare #Patient Monitoring #Specimen Collection #Basic Life Support #Nursing Assistant #Patient Care Technician #Progressive Care Unit

Quick overview

The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring conditions and assisting with daily living activities. Key tasks include recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and transporting patients within the hospital.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be high school graduates with a required AHA CPR (Basic Life Support) certification. Previous experience as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant is preferred.

high schoolPatient CareVital Signs RecordingComputer SkillsPatient TransportSpecimen CollectionPatient ObservationDaily Living AssistanceOne-on-one Monitoring

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 programs.
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 The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Key responsibilities include observing and reporting patient condition changes, assisting with daily living activities (such as meals and bathing), recording vital signs, measuring fluid intake/output, collecting specimens, and transporting patients within the hospital.
They also perform one-on-one monitoring with documentation, demonstrate computer skills, follow physician orders, and use the internal paging and patient call systems.
Additional tasks are assigned as needed.
Experience Required Previous Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Education Requirements High School graduate or equivalent.
License/Certification Requirements American Heart Association, (AHA) CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.
Special Requirements Temporary Summer Position Must commit to work at least 150 hours per six-week schedule.
Hours worked must include 50 hours of weekend time A minimum of 25 hours of Monday or Friday time per six-week schedule Will be scheduled to work at least one of the following days; July 3rd, 4th or 5th Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $23.78

Patient Care Technician - PCU (Temporary Summer)

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