Critical Care Technician - Camden Same Day Surgery
Critical Care Technician - Camden Same Day Surgery
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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 uptodate facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and parttime 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.
Overview
TheSurgical Care Unit (SCU) Short Procedure Unit (SPU) Same Day Surgery (SDS) and PreAdmission Testing (PAT)are in Camden at the hospital on the second third and fifth floors. First PreAdmission Testing located in 3 Cooper calls to review a patients health information prior to a surgical procedure. Once approval for the recommended surgical procedure is finalized and patient information is reviewed the patient is provided with information on when and where to report. Once arrived and registered the patient is escorted to the appropriate location to be prepped for surgical procedure. These RNs prep the patient for the procedure. They review medical history medical procedures and place an IV. Patients are met by Anesthesia and their Surgeon. Once everything is reviewed and verified the patient then goes to the OR.
Short Description
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) assists with patients activities of daily living and plan of care.
- Communicates with and supports healthcare team patients and/or patients family or significant other(s).
- Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
- Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing dressing grooming oral care feeding toileting/hygiene and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
- Performs technical duties as directed by RN such as phlebotomy vital signs point of care testing EKGs Foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
- Identifies and communicates changes in patients status to RN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
- Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
- Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in orientation of new hires.
- Completes annual unitspecific competencies by specified due date.
- Attends Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.
- Assists in admission transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.
Experience Required
- 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role
Education Requirements
- Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited NursingProgram
- Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program
- High school diploma/GED
License/Certification Requirements
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
- Must successfully complete EKG and Phlebotomy training during orientation
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
