Critical Care Technician - Pediatrics

About This Role

Assist pediatric patients with daily living activities and care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Communicate with and support the healthcare team, patients, and families while maintaining professional ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients’ activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care specific to the population served
• Document technical duties and patient status appropriately
• Identify and communicate changes in patient’s status to RN and respond appropriately
• Reinforce education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues
• Participate in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives, goals, and performance improvement activities
• Assist in the orientation of new hires
• Complete annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date
• Attend Staff Meetings when available for document review of staff meeting minutes
• Assist in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/technician program OR completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program OR 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role
• AHA Basic Life Support certification

Qualifications

• High School/GED required
• 0-2 years experience required, or 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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