Patient Care Technician, Student Work Program - 3rd Medical Acute - Vineland

Patient Care TechnicianThe 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.QualificationsEducation & 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 programWork Requirements:6 months – 1-year experience preferredMust be enrolled in College Level classesThis position is a per-diem, non-benefit eligible position which requires employees to work a minimum of 32 hours in a 6-month period between January 1 and June 28 and July 1 and December 31.There is 1 weekend shift required during each period.Education and Training does not count towards my periodic work commitmentCertification/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 - OLifting 20-50lbs - F - Climbing - O - Kneeling - FLifting>50lbs - O - Crouching - O - Reaching - FCarrying - F - Hearing - C - Walking - FPushing - F - Talking - F - Vision - CEnvironmental Conditions:Noise - F - Varied Temperatures - O - Cleaning Agents - FNoxious odors - O - Patient Exposure - F - Operative Equipment - F