Critical Care Technician - Med Surg, Telemetry - Keleman 9

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

4d • $18 - $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. Overview Kelemen North and South 9 is a two-sided, seventy-six bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit. Our staff care for a variety of patient populations, including cardiac, trauma, gastrointestinal, and psych. To support our staff are Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs) which help with patient care, through put, and assignments. Nurses who are staffed on Kelemen 9 are required to have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications, which will allow competent and safe care for our complex patient populations.

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.
• At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
• Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation required.

Benefits

• Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees