PCT-Surgery Support Services-Full-Time-7a-3p
About The Position
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems, the Patient Care Technician provides direct and/or indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and functions as a member of the surgical team. The role includes preparing patients for procedures, transporting and positioning patients, holding extremities during preparation, turning over and cleaning rooms, establishing and maintaining a sterile field, scrubbing into cases to hold retractors and/or cameras, restocking supplies, and managing inventory. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients in the assigned unit. The employee must use judgment to recognize signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse, communicate effectively with customers and team members, 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, GED or equivalent, or an occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the Project SEARCH program or meeting one of the listed preferences.
- BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- 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 or Combat Medic.
- Surgical Technician.
- Hospital experience.
- Training in surgical aseptic technique and the operating room environment.
- CNA certification.
- EMT licensure.
- Medical Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and/or indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Function as a member of the surgical team.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Transport and position patients.
- Hold extremities during preparation.
- Turn over and clean rooms.
- Establish and maintain a sterile field.
- Scrub into cases to hold retractors and/or cameras.
- Restock supplies and manage inventory.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned unit.
- Recognize signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
- Communicate effectively with customers and team members and adapt to change.
- Assist nurses with the admission process.
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
- Transport patients to receiving departments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
