PCT-Emergency Department-Baroness Hospital-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

115d

About The Position

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. 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 in the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. 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 maintained thereafter.
• De-escalation training/certification (example: CPI) within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Active certification in one of the following: 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 or Surgical Technician.
• CNA certification.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• EMT certification.
• First Responder certification.
• Combat Medic certification.
• Combat Life Saver certification.
• Military Corpsman certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees