CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - CAMDEN SAME DAY SURGERY

CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - CAMDEN SAME DAY SURGERY

Camden, NJ

Job ID 54075 Job Type Full Time

Shift Day

Specialty Nursing / Clinical Support

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About us

At Cooper University Health Care , our 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 Description

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. Demonstrates 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. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient 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 orientation of new hires.
• Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.
• Attends Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.
• Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.

Overview

The Surgical Care Unit (SCU), Short Procedure Unit (SPU) Same Day Surgery (SDS) and Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) are in Camden at the hospital on the second, third and fifth floors. First Pre-Admission Testing, located in 3 Cooper calls to review a patient's health information prior to a surgical procedure. Once approval for the recommended surgical procedure is finalized and patient information is reviewed the patient is provided with information on when and where to report. Once arrived and registered the patient is escorted to the appropriate location to be prepped for surgical procedure. These RN's prep the patient for the procedure. They review medical history, medical procedures and place an IV. Patients are met by Anesthesia and their Surgeon. Once everything is reviewed and verified the patient then goes to the OR.

Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications (must meet at least one) :

Completion of an unlicensed health care provider / technician program; OR

Completion of at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program; OR

One (1) year or more of patient care experience in a similar role

Education Requirements

License / Certification Requirements

Special Requirements

Hourly Rate Min $17.5

Hourly Rate Max $27

The 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.edu

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