Patient Care Technician PD - 2 East - PER DIEM DAYS Vineland

MAJOR FUNCTION

The Patient Care Technician takes direction from the registered nurse. The main functions are to maintains a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas, assists licensed personnel with basic patient needs and monitoring health and vital signs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• 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

N: Never O: Occasionally ( 80%)

Lifting

O

Standing

C

Sitting

O

Lifting 20-50lbs

F

Climbing

O

Kneeling

F

Lifting>50lbs

O

Crouching

O

Reaching

F

Carrying

F

Hearing

C

Walking

F

Pushing

F

Talking

F

Vision

C

Environmental Conditions

Noise

F

Varied Temperatures

O

Cleaning Agents

F

Noxious odors

O

Patient Exposure

F

Operative Equipment

F