PCT-Baroness Pre-Op Holding-M-F-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems who provides direct and/or indirect patient care. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients in the assigned unit. The employee must use judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse; communicate effectively with customers and team members; and remain flexible and adapt to change. The role also assists nurses with the admission process, follows HIPAA guidelines, and transports patients to receiving departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or meet one of the listed preferred education or qualification pathways.
• BLS must be completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee; First Responder; EMT; nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing; Medical Assistant; pre-med student; Military Corpsman; Combat Life Saver; Combat Medic; or Surgical Technician.
• CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder qualification, or Medical Assistant certification.
• Candidates qualifying through the listed alternate pathways must work within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade of a Patient Care Technician. Those employed as a Patient Care Technician before March 1, 2004, without the listed educational requirements are grandfathered in, subject to successfully completing an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and written exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the assigned unit.
• Recognize and identify signs and symptoms requiring further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Assist nurses with the admission process.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Transport patients to receiving departments.
• Adapt flexibly to change.

What This Job Offers

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