Cooper University Hospital·Camden, New Jersey
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.
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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, Overview The Clinical Decision Unit is on the first floor of the Kelemen building.
We are a locked unit and require a badge to enter or ring the doorbell to be let in.
The Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) is a35-bed, single-room unit.The patients are typically here for observation or if needed to be admitted as an inpatient they will stay in CDU until a floor bed is available.
Multidisciplinary rounds are done Monday – Friday.
This involves the patient in their care and allows the team members to collaborate with the patient to give them the best possible care and appropriate discharge to home or other facilities.
The Express Admit Unit (EXAU) is under the management of the CDU.
There are 6-bed areas where the admitted patients stay until a floor bed is available.
This gives them privacy and care while waiting for their room to be available.
Both CDU and EXAU can have patients on telemetry for cardiac monitoring.
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 Full time days, 36 hours a weekHours: 7a-7:30p with weekend/holidays rotation Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and an active Patient Care Technician certification. Additionally, the role requires AHA Basic Life Support certification and the ability to work full-time days with weekend and holiday rotations.
Market context
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