Patient Care Technician - ER

Job Title

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, 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.

Job Description

Observes and reports to the RN for all significant changes in patient's condition

Prepares and sets up for suturing

Applies appropriate monitoring devices such as cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, non-invasive blood pressure, and Dinamap

Takes and records vital signs, height and weights, measures and records fluid intake and output, collects specimens

Performs electrocardiograms

Assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g. preparing patient for and assisting with meals, bathing)

One-on-one observation with required documentation. Close observation monitoring

Demonstrates proficient computer skills

Ability to follow through with physician orders

Assist with transport of patients within the hospital

Maintains safe and orderly environment by stocking patient care areas

Responds to patient / family requests in timely manner

Assists with orthopedic procedures by applying posterior splints

Other duties as assigned

Experience Required

Previous Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant or EMT experience preferred

Candidates who are attending College for medical related careers are highly considered.

Education Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.

License / Certification Requirements

American Heart Association, (AHA) CPR Certification required

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $23.78