(Invitation Only Event)

Exciting Career Opportunities for Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Technologists!

 

Medical Lab Technicians Only:

Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please apply on our career page: https://jobs.cooperhealth.org/ to job #36938

Job Description:

Performs essential duties in one or more sub-specialties of the Clinical Laboratory according to accepted practices.

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree and completion of an accredited medical laboratory technician program is preferred or meets FDA qualifications for CLIA (1988 Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments) standards for all laboratory and high complexity testing.

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First in New Jersey to Implant Amulet Device

The Cooper Heart Institute recently became one of the first hospitals in the United States and the only one in the Northeast region to participate in a clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of two devices designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

“Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood to pool and form clots in the left atrial appendage (LAA), a small pouch on the left side of the heart,” explained Cooper cardiologist Sajjad A. Read more.

This morning, Cooper’s Community Health Department met with our local heroes at Haddon Fire Company No. 1 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, to give cardiovascular screenings and comprehensive risk assessments.

“As a former firefighter of Haddon Fire Company No. 1, I know how serious they are about their health and well being. Participating in the Helping the Heroes Program is one of the many factors that make Haddon Fire Company No. Read more.

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones. Individuals with osteoporosis have bones that have become thin and are at increased risk for fracture. While bone loss is a normal part of the aging process, osteoporosis is a treatable condition.

To help women understand osteoporosis and reduce the risks associated with bone loss, The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper is offering a six-week program that provides patient education, exercise, guidance, and self-management. Read more.

Steven T. Kaufman, MD, division head of Endocrinology at Cooper University Health Care, has been appointed medical director for the health system’s Urban Health Institute (UHI).

When Yasha P. couldn’t attend her school dance because she had been hospitalized, the nurses and staff of Cooper University Health Care brought a dance to her. According to Yasha’s mother, Kay, her daughter was disappointed that she would miss this year’s spring dance because of health reasons. On Friday, the staff surprised the family with a dance party including a dress, decorations, music, and games. Read more.

Cooper University Health Care and Deborah Heart and Lung Center announced today that the two health systems have joined forces to launch HeroCare Connect, a new service to provide convenient and expedited access to quality specialty health care for local active duty military, retirees, veterans, and their families. Military patients who are referred for specialty care will be able to see a specialist within 24 to 48 hours. Read more.

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper recently hosted a Celebration of Life and Remembrance to allow families, friends, and caregivers to pay tribute to and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. Physicians, nurses, and staff also joined in to provide support and share how special each patient was to our team at MD Anderson Cooper.

We will host another Celebration of Life and Remembrance on Tuesday, April 18 from 6 p.m. Read more.

Employees and staff of Cooper University Health Care and Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper “planted” a pinwheel garden on the front lawn of the hospital in honor of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Awareness Month.  In addition, the exterior of Cooper University Hospital is aglow in blue lights throughout the month of April to bring further awareness.

“Child abuse and neglect ruin children’s lives,” said Kathryn M. Read more.

 

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S in both men and women.

While not all lung cancers are a result of smoking, people who smoke do have the greatest risk of developing lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes you’ve smoked.

Lung cancer screening is now recommended for men and women 55 to 74 years old who have a significant smoking history. Read more.