Critical Care Technician - Emergency Room - HPW - FT - Evening

Capital Health (US) • Pennington, NJ

101d • $17

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Minimum Pay: $17.50

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency
• Experience: One year prior experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication
• Special Training: Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred. In lieu of CNA certification, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations)
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN)
• Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN
• Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis
• Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently
• Records accurate intake and output per unit standards
• Provides for nutrition of patients (feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely and accurately)
• Makes pertinent observations about patients
• Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN
• Assists with post mortem care
• Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician
• Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit
• Performs accurate glucometer testing
• Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment
• Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry
• Stocks supplies as required by designated unit
• Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment
• Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs
• Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs
• Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift
• Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation benefits
• Robust PTO plan
• Overtime to eligible roles
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees