Critical Care Technician - Camden Same Day Surgery
US-NJ-Camden
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Req #: 71493
Type: Per Diem
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Overview: The Surgical Care Unit (SCU), Short Procedure Unit (SPU) Same Day Surgery (SDS) and Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) are in Camden at the hospital on the second, third and fifth floors. First Pre-Admission Testing, located in 3 Cooper calls to review a patient's health information prior to a surgical procedure. Once approval for the recommended surgical procedure is finalized and patient information is reviewed the patient is provided with information on when and where to report. Once arrived and registered the patient is escorted to the appropriate location to be prepped for surgical procedure. These RN's prep the patient for the procedure. They review medical history, medical procedures and place an IV. Patients are met by Anesthesia and their Surgeon. Once everything is reviewed and verified the patient then goes to the OR. Responsibilities: 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. Demonstrates 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. Demonstrates 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 orientation of new hires. * Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date. * Attends Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes. * Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.
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