PCT-General Medicine-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee
• First Responder
• EMT
• Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Pre-Med student
• Military Corpsman
• Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic
• Surgical Technician
• CNA certification
• EMT
• First Responder (if applicable)
• Successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or indirect care of patients.
• Recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
• Effectively communicate with customers and team members.
• Be flexible and adapt easily to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED