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Certified Critical Care Tech - Pool

Cooper University Hospital

#Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Healthcare #Point Of Care Testing #Patient Care Technician #EKG #Patient Care Services #AHA Basic Life Support #Clinical Innovation

Quick overview

Assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs technical duties including phlebotomy, EKGs, and vital signs while communicating patient status changes to the healthcare team.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School diploma or GED and successful completion of Patient Care Technician training with an active certification. Must hold an AHA Basic Life Support certification and a CPCT-A certification.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CarePhlebotomyPoint Of Care TestingClinical DocumentationVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportEKGHygiene CareFoley Catheter CareDirect Communication

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.
Experience Required 0-2 years’ experience required.
Education Requirements High School/GED required.
Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
License/Certification Requirements AHA Basic Life Support certification required Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPCT-A Special Requirements Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation Shift Requirements 7PM-7AM 3 shifts every week Every 3rd weekend preassigned Every other holiday & 1 hallmark holiday Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00

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