About this role
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 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%)
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
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