Critical Care Technician - Surgical/Intermediate Care unit
Critical Care Technician - Surgical/Intermediate Care unit
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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 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
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. Demonstrate 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. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patients 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 the orientation of new hires.
- Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.
- Attend Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.
- Assists in admission transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.
Overview
Pavilion-6 an Intermediate surgical and medical surgical unit with 30 single rooms is deeply committed to providing exceptional patient care. Our surgical services include surgical oncology urology bariatrics and thoracic and colorectal surgery.
Our leadership structure comprised of a clinical director an assistant clinical director clinical nurse managers and a clinical educator is dedicated to supporting our staff and patient safety. Pavilion-6 is supported by our unit secretaries critical care technicians and registered nurses seven days a week.
We work towards having all of our nurses cross-trained in surgical intermediate within the first year at Cooper. Pavilion-6 fosters a close relationship with our providers as our APNs and Surgical Residents are easily accessible for support questions and directions with patient care. They have offices right here on the unit along with our leadership team and our transitional care team.
Experience Required
0-2 years experience required.
Education Requirements
High School/GED required.
License/Certification Requirements
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program required.
- Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program required.
- 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role required.
Special Requirements
- At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
- Communication Ability to communicate with patients visitors and coworkers required.
- Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation required.
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Salary Max ($)
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
