Patient Care Technician PD - 2 East - PER DIEM DAYS 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