Patient Care Technician Per Diem - Nursing Pool - Vineland

Job DescriptionMajor Function: The Patient Care Technician takes direction from the registered nurse. The main functions are to maintain 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%) 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 Benefits Information: Click Here to Review Our Great Benefits Offerings