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 |
