Patient Care Technician - 2 East - FULL TIME DAYS 7AM-7PM Vineland

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff by assisting with basic patient care needs and monitoring vital signs in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will help maintain a clean and safe patient environment, follow directions from registered nurses, and participate in activities of daily living for patients, contributing to high-quality care across our network in southern New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience as nurse aide or patient care 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

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed personnel with basic patient needs and monitoring health and vital signs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas.
• Follow directions from the registered nurse and support daily patient care activities.

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.

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

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.