Critical Care Technician - Med Surg Telemetry, Keleman 9

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

78d • $17 - $27

About The Position

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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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.

Requirements

• 0-2 years’ experience required.
• High School/GED required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Communication skills to interact with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care.
• Communicate with and support healthcare team, patients, and/or patient’s family.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics.
• Support activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient’s status to RN.
• Reinforce education of patient and family regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in the orientation of new hires.
• Complete annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.
• Attend staff meetings for document review.
• Assist in admission, transfers, and discharges of patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees