Patient Care Technician - Progressive Care Unit at Cooper University Hospital

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

23.78

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Registered Nurse Supervision, Observation, Reporting, Activities Of Daily Living Assistance, Vital Signs Recording, Fluid Intake/Output Measurement, Specimen Collection, Patient Transport, One-on-One Monitoring, Computer Skills, Following Physician Orders, Paging Systems Use, Call Systems Use

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About Us Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission. Short Description The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Key responsibilities include observing and reporting patient condition changes, assisting with daily living activities (such as meals and bathing), recording vital signs, measuring fluid intake/output, collecting specimens, and transporting patients within the hospital. They also perform one-on-one monitoring with documentation, demonstrate computer skills, follow physician orders, and use the internal paging and patient call systems. Additional tasks are assigned as needed. Experience Required Previous Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant experience preferred. Education Requirements High School graduate or equivalent. License/Certification Requirements American Heart Association, (AHA) CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required. Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $23.78

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician supports Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care, which includes observing and reporting patient condition changes and assisting with daily living activities like meals and bathing. Key duties also involve recording vital signs, measuring fluid intake/output, collecting specimens, and transporting patients throughout the hospital.