Critical Care Technician - Med Surg, Telemetry - Keleman 9

Job Title

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, 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.

Kelemen North and South 9 is a two-sided, seventy-six bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit. Our staff care for a variety of patient populations, including cardiac, trauma, gastrointestinal, and psych.

To support our staff are Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs) which help with patient care, through put, and assignments. Nurses who are staffed on Kelemen 9 are required to have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications, which will allow competent and safe care for our complex patient populations.

0-2 years' experience required.

High School / GED required.

AHA Basic Life Support certification required.

Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider / technician program required.

Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program required.

1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role required.

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

Communication Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.

Successful phlebotomy / EKG competency must be completed during orientation required.

Salary Min ($) USD $17.50

Salary Max ($) USD $27.00