CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECH-KELEMEN 10 SOUTH INCU
About the Area
With the help of Cooper, I have obtained my Epic Certification as well as my Masters in Business Administration. Cooper has really been supportive and really helpful in helping me to develop professionally and personally they really believe in a strong work-life balance.
Overview
Kelemen 10 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients who have various needs and disease processes. Both North and South 10 have Telemetry capabilities for our patients. Each unit, North/South houses 36 patients and 2 hallway areas totaling a maximum of 76 patients.
- South 10 has a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit embedded within the 36-bed unit.
- The capacity of INCU is not usually more than 12 patients.
- INCU has critically care-trained RNs who support the patient's needs and care for ventilated patients.
- South 10 also has 2 negative pressure isolation rooms with an anti-room that is used when needed for specific isolation needs.
Experience Required
0-2 years’ experience required.
Education Requirements
A High School/GED is required.
Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
Licenses/Certifications Required
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required
- Successful completion of one of these certifications; CPT, CPCT-A, ACMA
Special Requirements
Part-time nights, 24 hours a week
hours: 7p-7:30a with weekend/holidays rotation
About the Role
The Critical Care Tech II, 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years’ experience required.
- A High School/GED is required.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and have an active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required
- Successful completion of one of these certifications; CPT, CPCT-A, ACMA
Skills
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure that our staff have everything they need to succeed both at work and at home.
Pay
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.
Schedule
Part-time nights, 24 hours a week
hours: 7p-7:30a with weekend/holidays rotation