Cooper University Hospital·Camden, New Jersey
Assist registered nurses and physicians with the care of critically ill and injured patients in a trauma surgical ICU. Maintain unit readiness by cleaning, maintaining, and stocking equipment and supplies in procedure carts.
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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.
Overview The Trauma/Surgical ICU (TSICU) is a 28-bed critical care unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients or those patients undergoing complex surgeries requiring close monitoring and care.
Patients are admitted directly from the ED, the Ross Trauma Admitting Area, or the operating room.
Patients usually cared for in this area include those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care.
Many patients cared for the in the TSICU are poly-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, trauma surgery nurse practitioners, resident physicians and attending trauma surgeons.
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 the trauma patient.
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 full time nights, 36 hours a week hours: 7p-7:30a with weekend/holiday rotation Salary Min ($) USD $23.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and current New Jersey EMT certification or eligibility for reciprocity. Candidates must also hold a current NJ-BLS certification and possess field or pre-hospital experience.
Market context
Trauma Technician roles in New Jersey are often in demand in hospitals with busy emergency and surgical ICU services, where teams need support for rapid patient turnover and close monitoring. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current NJ EMT or reciprocity eligibility, NJ-BLS, and field or pre-hospital experience; on this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification status and be ready to describe hands-on trauma or transport experience.