Certified Critical Care Technician - Neuro/Ortho/Med Surg - Pavilion 7
About The Position
The Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. The 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 quality patient care. Pavilion 7 is a 30-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. It includes 8 beds for stroke patients as part of Cooper University’s Comprehensive Stroke Center, 3 EMU beds for seizure monitoring, and telemetry monitoring available in 10 beds when needed. Nursing staff provide individualized care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPT or CPCT-A.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, while following standard precautions.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care, and document appropriately.
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond appropriately while maintaining safe patient practices.
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to help ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
