Patient Care Technician - 2nd Surgical Step Down - FULL TIME DAYS 645AM-715PM VINELAND

Inspira Health Network; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff, maintain a safe, clean environment, and assist with basic patient needs and monitoring vital signs.

The role requires high school diploma, nurse aide or patient care tech training, BLS certification, and successful completion of required courses within six months of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of nurse aide, multi-skilled tech or patient care tech course(s).
• One clinical semester in an LPN/RN program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS required.
• Welle Training within six months of hire.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide license or Patient Care Technician certification preferred.

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 and monitoring health and vital signs.
• Supports activities of daily living for patients.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care support

Safety and infection control

Team communication

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Nurse aide / multi-skilled tech / patient care tech course

Clinical semester in LPN/RN program

Current BLS certification

Certified Nurse’s Aide license or Patient Care Technician certification preferred

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 programCertification/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%)LiftingOStandingCSittingOLifting 20-50lbsFClimbingOKneelingFLifting>50lbsOCrouchingOReachingFCarryingFHearingCWalkingFPushingFTalkingFVisionCEnvironmental Conditions:NoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsFNoxious odorsOPatient ExposureFOperative EquipmentFBENEFITS INFORMATION:Click Here to Review Our Great Benefits Offerings?>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.