Patient Care Technician - Trenton, United States - Inspira Health Network

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 ( 80%)

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
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