PCT-NICU-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

6d

About The Position

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. The NICU Patient Care Technician serves as a unit clerk by answering the telephone, screening and verifying all visitors who enter in the unit while maintaining and completing clerical responsibilities as required. Responsible for stocking department supplies, maintaining par levels, as well as cleaning designated NICU equipment and unit specific areas. Must be able to communicate effectively and adapt to the constantly changing workload related to increase volume and acuity. The PCT may also perform non-licensed patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The PCT may be floated to work in other areas of Children's and may be utilized as a sitter.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences.
• De-escalation training if applicable.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• EMT
• First Responder (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Answering the telephone
• Screening and verifying all visitors who enter in the unit
• Maintaining and completing clerical responsibilities as required
• Stocking department supplies
• Maintaining par levels
• Cleaning designated NICU equipment and unit specific areas
• Communicate effectively and adapt to the constantly changing workload related to increase volume and acuity
• Perform non-licensed patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Floated to work in other areas of Children's and may be utilized as a sitter

What This Job Offers

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