Patient Care Technician - 2nd Surgical Step Down - PER DIEM DAYS 645AM-715PM VINELAND

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

Job summary

Inspira Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff by maintaining a safe, clean patient environment and assisting with basic patient needs. The role includes monitoring vital signs and providing ADL assistance in a busy clinical setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete nurse aide or PCT coursework; current BLS is required, with CNA or PCT certification preferred. Join a nonprofit health network serving southern New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as nurse aide or patient care aide with activities of daily living support and vital signs.
• Completion of nurse aide, multi-skilled tech or patient care tech course(s).
• Current BLS certification.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide license or PCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean environment in patient rooms and service areas.
• Assist licensed personnel with basic patient needs and monitor health and vital signs.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

ADLs support

Nurse aide training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nurse aide / PCT course completed

Clinical rotation 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.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.