Critical Care Technician - Observation Unit - Hopewell - Full-Time - NIGHTS

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Critical Care Technician for its Observation Unit at Hopewell. This is a full-time night position. Capital Health is a leading healthcare provider in the region, known for its commitment to quality patient care and investments in its staff and technology. The organization includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and a network of primary and specialty care services. Capital Health Medical Group comprises over 600 physicians and providers. The organization values attracting top talent and offers competitive compensation packages. The listed pay range is for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position, with actual compensation varying based on hours and status. The pay range is $18.57 - $23.23 per hour, for a scheduled weekly hour of 36. The shift is from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, requiring every other weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Experience as an EMT or successful completion of EMT Academy, 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.
Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
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 (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 an 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.