Patient Care Technician - Nursing Pool - Vineland - FT - 6:45pm - 7:15am

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:

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