Critical Care Technician PRN-Coronary Care Unit

Coronary Care Unit Technician

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 patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting / hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.

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.

Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN and responds appropriately. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.

Reinforces education of patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.

Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in the orientation of new hires.

Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.

Attend Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.

Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.

The Coronary Care Unit is a 12-bed cardiac intensive care unit. The CCU cares for complex cardiac critical care patients including structural heart (TAVR), pre-cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and other critical cardiac disease processes. The CCU nurses receive specialized training to care for our critical care cardiac patients.

0-2 years' experience required.

High School / GED 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.

At least one of the above qualifications / certifications must be met for hire.

AHA Basic Life Support certification - required

USD $17.50

USD $27.00