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Patient Care Technician - 2 East Med Surg - PT 7P 7A - Elmer

Inspira Health Network • Elmer, NJ 08318 • Posted 6 days ago

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The Patient Care Technician at Inspira Health Network assists registered nurses by maintaining a safe and clean environment in patient rooms and service areas, assisting with basic patient needs, and monitoring health and vital signs. This role requires direction from a registered nurse and is suitable for individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent, with various qualifying experiences or certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas
  • Assists licensed personnel with basic patient needs
  • Monitors health and vital signs of patients

Qualifications

Required

  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Previous experience as a nurse aide/residential aide/patient aide with experience in supporting patients' activities of daily living and vital signs, or completion of a nurse aide, multi-skilled tech or patient care tech course(s), or completion of one clinical semester in an LPN/RN program
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Welle Training (computer and classroom) within six months of hire

Preferred

  • Certified Nurse's Aide license or Patient Care Technician certification

Full Job Description

Job Description

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