CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-CLINICAL DECISION UNIT

CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-CLINICAL DECISION UNITCamden, NJJob ID 63923Job Type Part TimeShift NightSpecialty Nursing/Clinical SupportApply Save About usAt Cooper University Health Careour commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. 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.Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short DescriptionThe Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients' activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.Support patients' activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautionsPerform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practicesReinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safetyParticipate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient careEffective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status. Overview The Clinical Decision Unit is on the first floor of the Kelemen building. We are a locked unit and require a badge to enter or ring the doorbell to be let in. The Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) is a35-bed, single-room unit.The patients are typically here for observation or if needed to be admitted as an inpatient they will stay in CDU until a floor bed is available. Multidisciplinary rounds are done Monday - Friday. This involves the patient in their care and allows the team members to collaborate with the patient to give them the best possible care and appropriate discharge to home or other facilities. The Express Admit Unit (EXAU) is under the management of the CDU. There are 6-bed areas where the admitted patients stay until a floor bed is available. This gives them privacy and care while waiting for their room to be available. Both CDU and EXAU can have patients on telemetry for cardiac monitoring. Experience Required0-2 years' experience required.Education RequirementsHigh School/GED required.Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.License/Certification RequirementsAHA Basic Life Support certification requiredSuccessful completion of one of these certifications; CPT, CPCT-A, ACMASpecial RequirementsPart time nights, 24 hours a weekhours: 7p-7:30a with weekend/holidays rotationHourly Rate Min $17.5Hourly Rate Max $27The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.eduApply Save