Certified Critical Care Tech-K3 North

AtCooper University Health Careour 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.

The Critical Care Tech II 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.

Coopers Neuroscience Unit is a 16 bed ICU paired with a state-of-the-art Neuro Interventional Suite that together form an integral part of Cooper Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our nurses provide expert neurological care in both settings to ensure seamless continuity of care for our patients across a wide range of neurological diagnoses. With the most advanced technology and providers Cooper expands capabilities to care for neurological patients 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The healthcare professionals take tremendous pride in teamwork and interdisciplinary addition we provide outreach to bring stroke and neurological education to improve community health.

• 0-2 years experience required.

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required
• Successful completion of one of these certifications; CPT CPCT-A ACMA

Full time nights 36 hours a week
Hours: 7p-7:30a with weekend/holidays rotation