Critical Care Technician - Peds ED - Hopewell - 1:00pm-1:30am

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Critical Care Technician for the Pediatric Emergency Department at Hopewell. This role is crucial in ensuring patient safety and providing essential care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position involves direct patient interaction, specimen collection, vital signs monitoring, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Capital Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and invests in its staff, technology, and facilities, which include two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and a network of primary and specialty care services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
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.
AHA BLS certification (must obtain before the end of the orientation period if not already held).
Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

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, including assisting with patient restraints, using correct transfer techniques, following falls precautions, and responding appropriately to emergency situations.
Provides personal care such as bathing, mouth care, evening care, and incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN.
Applies 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 the nutrition of patients, including feeding, monitoring tube feedings, delivering nourishment, and counting calories timely and accurately.
Makes pertinent observations about patients and documents them accurately and timely in patient records, reporting findings to the 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 the unit.
Performs accurate glucometer testing.
Performs EKG's as determined by the unit and following competency attainment.
Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
Stocks supplies as required by the designated unit.
Maintains a well-cleaned and organized environment.
Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating 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.