PCT-NICU-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The NICU Patient Care Technician is a non-licensed healthcare provider responsible for direct and/or indirect patient care. The position serves as a unit clerk by answering the telephone, screening and verifying visitors entering the unit, and completing clerical responsibilities. It also stocks department supplies, maintains par levels, and cleans designated NICU equipment and unit-specific areas. The technician must communicate effectively and adapt to changing workloads associated with increases in volume and acuity. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCT may perform non-licensed patient care. The PCT may be floated to other areas of Children's and may be utilized as a sitter.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the Project SEARCH program, unless meeting one of the stated education preferences.
• BLS certification completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt to a changing workload.

Nice To Haves

• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Preferred education or background includes Tennessee Certified Nursing Assistant, 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, or First Responder certification, if applicable.
• Those employed as a Patient Care Technician before March 1, 2004, who do not meet the listed educational requirements may be grandfathered in, subject to successful completion of an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and written exam.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone and complete unit-clerk responsibilities.
• Screen and verify visitors entering the unit.
• Stock department supplies and maintain par levels.
• Clean designated NICU equipment and unit-specific areas.
• Perform non-licensed patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, as applicable.
• Adapt to changing workloads related to increased volume and acuity.
• Work in other areas of Children's when floated and serve as a sitter when utilized.

What This Job Offers

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