CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN SURGICAL INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT - PAVILION 8

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.

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.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: High School / GED
• Licenses/Certifications Required: Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program, completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program, 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role. AHA Basic Life Support certification - required
• Special Requirements: Part-time Days, 24 hours a week

Qualifications

• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
• Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

AtCooper University Health Care offers 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.

Pay

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Schedule

Part-time Days, 24 hours a week

hours: 7a-7:30p with weekend/holidays rotation