CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN-CLINICAL DECISION UNIT

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 offer competitive rates and compensation programs, a comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time employees, attractive working conditions, and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

About the Role

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.

The Clinical Decision Unit is on the first floor of the Kelemen building. It is a locked unit requiring a badge to enter or a doorbell to be let in. The Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) is a 35-bed, single-room unit where patients are typically observed or wait for an inpatient bed. Multidisciplinary rounds occur Monday – Friday, involving the patient in their care and allowing collaboration for the best possible care and appropriate discharge. The Express Admit Unit (EXAU), managed under the CDU, has 6-bed areas for admitted patients awaiting a floor bed. Both CDU and EXAU can have patients on telemetry for cardiac monitoring.

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.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills for interacting with patients and visitors.

Requirements

• 0-2 years’ experience required.
• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training and active Patient Care Technician Certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Successful completion of one of these certifications: CPCT-A.

Schedule

Part-time days, 24 hours a week. Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM with weekend/holiday rotation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.