Patient Care Technician PD - 3rd Medical Step Down - PER DIEM DAYS 7Am-7Pm 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.

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

BENEFITS INFORMATION: