Patient Care Technician - 2nd Surgical Acute - FULL TIME NIGHTS 645PM-715AM VINELAND

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to work under the direction of a registered nurse. You will help keep patient rooms clean and safe and assist licensed staff with basic patient needs while monitoring vital signs and overall health.

The role supports compassionate care across our southern New Jersey network, with opportunities for learning and growth in a nonprofit health system focused on quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience as nurse aide/residential aide/patient care tech is required.
• Completion of a nurse aide or patient care tech course and one clinical semester in an LPN/RN program.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from the registered nurse.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas.
• Assists licensed personnel with basic patient needs.
• Monitors health and vital signs.

Skills

Nurse aide experience

Vital signs monitoring

BLS certification

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Nurse aide / patient care tech course

One 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.

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%)
LiftingOStandingCSittingO
Lifting 20-50lbsFClimbingOKneelingF
Lifting>50lbsOCrouchingOReachingF
CarryingFHearingCWalkingF
PushingFTalkingFVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsF
Noxious odorsOPatient ExposureFOperative EquipmentF

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.