Critical Care Technician - Float

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 to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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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 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 patients' 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.

Experience Required

0-2 years’ experience required.

Education Requirements

High School / GED required.

License / Certification Requirements

Special Requirements

Shift Requirements

Salary Min ($)

USD $17.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $27.00