About this opportunity
Cooper University Health Care lists this Certified Critical Care Tech PRN - Med/Surg, Telemetry - Keleman 8 South opportunity in camden, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.
Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.
Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.
Short Description
The 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 precautions
Perform 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 practices
Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety
Participate 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 care
Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
Overview
Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses,illnessesand disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges.
Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients, and the South side houses 36 patients. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room.
There is a pharmacist present on the unit toassistthe RNs with medication questions/concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.
Experience Required
0-2 years’ experience required.
Education Requirements
High School/GED required.
Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
License/Certification Requirements
AHA Basic Life Support certification required
Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPCT-A
Special Requirements
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation
Shift Requirements 7PM-7AM
4 shifts every 6 weeks
3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday
1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday
Salary Min ($)
USD $18.00Salary Max ($)
USD $29.00
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Worksite address
camden, NJ, 08100, US
Who can apply
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