Patient Care Technician - 2 East - PART TIME NIGHTS 645PM-715AM 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 (<20%)       F: Frequently (20%-80%)       C: Constantly (>80%)
Lifting <20lbs	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