CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN PRN- INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Camden, NJ
Job ID: 24343
Job Type: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Specialty: Nursing/Clinical Support
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 by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits program, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering 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 Viner ICU is a 30-bed intensive care unit. The ICU specializes in the care of adult, acutely ill patients in an academic setting. The ICU offers state-of-the-art care with innovative technology and lifesaving interventions. The highly specialized multidisciplinary team is committed to providing expert care to the sickest of the sick in the region. Driven by quality and patient-centered care the team delivers advanced critical care for patients needing ECMO, cardiac surgery, interventional pulmonary care, and other lifesaving treatments. Over the last few years, the ICU received "The Family Centered Care Innovation Award" and the "2022 ICU Hero's Award" from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM).
Experience Required
0-2 years of experience preferred.
Education Requirements
High School / GED.
License/Certification Requirements
Qualifications/Certifications
- Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/technician program.
- Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited RN Program.
- 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role.
At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
AHA Basic Life Support certification - required.
Skills
- Communication - Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation.
Special Requirements
PRN days
Hours: 7a-7p
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