PCT-Post Anesthesia Care-Part-Time
About The Position
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. 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 his or her assigned unit. 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. The employee must be able to assist nurse in admission process, adhere to HIPAA guidelines and transport patient to receiving departments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Surgical Technician
- Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician.
- Successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.
- Hospital experience preferred
- CNA certification
- EMT licensure
- First Responder
- MA certification
Responsibilities
- Assist nurse in admission process
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines
- Transport patient to receiving departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
