Critical Care Technician PRN-Trauma Med Surg

3 weeks ago

Camden, United States Cooper University Health Care Full time

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 programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Overview:

Kelemen North 7 is a 23-bed medical surgical/telemetry unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients. Patients with injuries that are stable but require ongoing close monitoring are admitted to this unit directly from the ED or the Ross Trauma Admitting Area. Patients are also admitted to the unit as they are downgraded from the Trauma/Surgical ICU or the Trauma Step-Down Unit. Patients usually cared for in this area include those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care. The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians, trauma surgery nurse practitioners and resident physicians. Staff also work closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery. Nurses and critical care technicians working in this area receive education specific to the care of the trauma patient.

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 patients family or significant other(s).

Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Identifies and communicates changes in patients status to RN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
4. Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
5. Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in orientation of new hires.
6. Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.
7. Attends Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.
8. Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit

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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