What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician PD - 2 East - Vineland position at Inspira Health Network?
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
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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?>At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.
Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.
Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.