Patient Care Tech, Student Work Program - Float Pool - Mullica Hill - Per Diem - Days

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician in a per-diem, non-benefit eligible role. The technician takes direction from the registered nurse and assists with basic patient needs while monitoring health and vital signs.

The position emphasizes maintaining a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas, supporting licensed personnel, and participating in ongoing training as required. Inspira Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience as nurse aide/residential aide/patient aide with ADL support and vital signs.
• Completion of nurse aide, multi-skilled tech or patient care tech courses.
• One clinical semester in an LPN/RN program.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from the registered nurse and assists with basic patient needs.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas and monitors health and vital signs.
• Supports licensed personnel in patient care activities as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nurse aide/residential aide course(s)

Clinical semester in LPN/RN program

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.

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

Work Requirements

• 6 months – 1-year experience preferred
• Must be enrolled in College Level classes
• This 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 commitment

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

Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)
Lifting 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

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.