Patient Care Technician PD - 2 East - Vineland
Inspira Health, Vineland, NJ, United States
Patient Care Technician
The Patient Care Technician takes direction from the registered nurse. The main functions are to maintain a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas, assist licensed personnel with basic patient needs and monitoring health and vital signs.
Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Qualified candidates must meet one of the following:
Previous experience as a nurse aide/residential aide/patient aide with experience in supporting patients' activities of daily living and vital signs.
Completion of a nurse aide, multi-skilled tech or patient care tech course(s).
Completion of one clinical semester in an LPN/RN program
Certification/Licensure:
Current American Heart Association BLS required.
Welle Training (computer and classroom) within six months of hire.
Certified Nurse's Aide license or Patient Care Technician certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting
Lifting 20-50lbs - Frequently - Climbing - Occasionally - Kneeling - Frequently
Lifting >50lbs - Occasionally - Crouching - Occasionally - Reaching - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently - Hearing - Constantly - Walking - Frequently
Pushing - Frequently - Talking - Frequently - Vision - Constantly
Environmental Conditions:
Noise - Frequently - Varied Temperatures - Occasionally - Cleaning Agents - Frequently
Noxious odors - Occasionally - Patient Exposure - Frequently - Operative Equipment - Frequently
The Patient Care Technician takes direction from the registered nurse. The main functions are to maintain a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas, assist licensed personnel with basic patient needs and monitoring health and vital signs.
Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Qualified candidates must meet one of the following:
Previous experience as a nurse aide/residential aide/patient aide with experience in supporting patients' activities of daily living and vital signs.
Completion of a nurse aide, multi-skilled tech or patient care tech course(s).
Completion of one clinical semester in an LPN/RN program
Certification/Licensure:
Current American Heart Association BLS required.
Welle Training (computer and classroom) within six months of hire.
Certified Nurse's Aide license or Patient Care Technician certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting
Lifting 20-50lbs - Frequently - Climbing - Occasionally - Kneeling - Frequently
Lifting >50lbs - Occasionally - Crouching - Occasionally - Reaching - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently - Hearing - Constantly - Walking - Frequently
Pushing - Frequently - Talking - Frequently - Vision - Constantly
Environmental Conditions:
Noise - Frequently - Varied Temperatures - Occasionally - Cleaning Agents - Frequently
Noxious odors - Occasionally - Patient Exposure - Frequently - Operative Equipment - Frequently