Inspira Health Network

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 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

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