Patient Care Technician PD - 4th Cardiac Acute - 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

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