Critical Care Technician - Med Surg-Telemetry, Kelemen 8 - Cooper University Hospital

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Overview

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, illnesses and disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges. 

Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients, and the South side houses 36 patients. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room. 

There is a pharmacist present on the unit to assist the RNs with medication questions/concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family. 

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.

Experience Required

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

Education Requirements

• 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

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Special Requirements

• Must successfully complete EKG and Phlebotomy training during orientation