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 (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)
Lifting <20lbs
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