PCT-GYN Oncology-Full-Time-Nights

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems who is responsible for direct and/or indirect patient care. The PCT must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served and use judgment to recognize signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The role also requires effective communication with customers and team members, flexibility, and adaptability to change.

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 preferred education qualifications.
• BLS must be 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; Combat Medic; or Surgical Technician. Individuals with these qualifications may work as Patient Care Technicians but must function within the role's specified guidelines, skills, and pay grade.
• CNA certification, EMT, or First Responder certification, if applicable.
• Employees hired as Patient Care Technicians before 03-01-2004 who lack the stated educational requirements are grandfathered in, provided they successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and written exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care to patients.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Adapt flexibly to change.

What This Job Offers

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