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Critical Care Technician - Neuro Telemetry - RMC - FT - Night
Critical Care Technician - Neuro Telemetry - RMC - FT - NightCapital Health (US) • Trenton, NJ, US
Critical Care Technician - Neuro Telemetry - RMC - FT - Night

Critical Care Technician - Neuro Telemetry - RMC - FT - Night

Capital Health (US) • Trenton, NJ, US
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Overview

Capital Health is the region\'s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and comprises 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group includes more than 250 physicians and other providers delivering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Minimum Pay : $17.50 per hour for the listed role. This reflects the base compensation at the time of posting and may be adjusted for location, experience, credentials, or other factors.

Responsibilities

  • Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
  • Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care under the direction of the RN).
  • Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential compression stockings under the direction of the RN.
  • Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
  • Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags; records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
  • Provides for nutrition of patients; feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories accurately and timely.
  • Makes pertinent observations about patients; documents observations in patient records and reports findings to the RN.
  • Assists with post mortem care.
  • Assists with CPR under the direction / supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
  • Performs phlebotomy, stocks phlebotomy and IV trays, performs glucometer testing, EKGs as determined by unit competency, and records vital signs and pulse oximetry.
  • Maintains stocked supplies; keeps a clean, organized environment; participates in additional duties as assigned and adapts to changing unit needs; maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
  • Checks and signs name to the Unit Code Cart; notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator promptly.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education : High school diploma or equivalency.
  • Experience : One year of EMT, military medic, PCA in acute care or equivalent in long-term care; completion of a medical assistant program; or successful completion of two clinical nursing semesters.
  • Other Credentials : AHA BLS. Non-licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
  • Knowledge and Skills : Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
  • Special Training : CNA certification is preferred. In lieu of CNA, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
  • Usual Work Day : 8 Hours
  • Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Frequent physical demands include : Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying objects; push / pull; twisting; bending; reaching forward and overhead; squatting / kneeling / crawling.
  • Occasional physical demands include : Climbing stairs or ladders; wrist position deviation; fine motor activities; keyboard use.
  • Continuous physical demands include : Speaking and hearing.
  • Lifting : Floor to waist 80 lbs; waist level and above 85 lbs.
  • Sensory Requirements : Very good vision (20 / 40), near and far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing.
  • Anticipated occupational exposure risks : Bloodborne pathogens, chemical, airborne communicable disease, uneven surfaces or elevations, high noise, dust / particulate matter.
  • Job Details

  • Seniority level : Entry level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Health Care Provider
  • Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
  • Notes : Offers are contingent upon successful onboarding and pre-employment physical. Annual flu vaccine is required unless exempt for medical or religious reasons.

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