CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PEDIATRICS

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• 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.

The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper University Hospital is a pediatric facility that consists of several units that meet the diverse needs of pediatric patients: Pediatric unit, Pediatric Intermediate unit (PIMU), Pediatric Kostic Infusion Room (PKIR), and Pediatric Intensive Care unit (PICU). We provide care for pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years. We offer subspecialty services through consultation and referral in areas such as Endocrinology, Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Trauma, and Hematology. The Family-centered rounds are conducted daily with an interdisciplinary care team including physicians, professional nursing services, child life specialists, social services, and nutrition support.

All our pediatric units are secured with restricted access for staff, with visitors gaining entry via monitored access. All pediatric patients wear security tags to assure their safety. Our facilities include a teen room, a spacious playroom for younger patients, and a family waiting room.

Our Pediatric unit and PIMU have 38-bed capacity. The Pediatric unit is in Kellemen building on South 7th and offers 26 beds.

The PKIR is also located in Kellemen building on S7th floor. The area consists of large room with two bays and available for inpatient and outpatient procedures, infusions, and various tests.

The PIMU located on Kellemen North 6th and has 12 beds.

The PICU is a private 6-bed unit located in Kellemen on 6th floor that provides intensive care to pediatric patients requiring hospitalization for life-threatening and potentially life- threatening illnesses or injury.

The primary services of the PICU include Pediatric Critical Care and Trauma.

We're committed to providing comprehensive, safe care for pediatric patients and their families.

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

• Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited RN Program
• Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program
• High school diploma/GED

AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Must successfully complete EKG and Phlebotomy training during orientation.