PCT-Surgery Support Services-Weekend-PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the surgical team. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to patient preparation for procedures, patient transport, patient positioning, extremity holds during prep, room turnover/cleaning, establishing and maintaining a sterile field, scrubbing into case for retractor holding and/or camera holding, restocking supplies, and inventory management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
• 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.
• Must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

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
• Hospital experience
• Training in surgical aseptic technique and the OR environment
• CNA certification
• EMT licensure
• First Responder
• MA certification

Responsibilities

• patient preparation for procedures
• patient transport
• patient positioning
• extremity holds during prep
• room turnover/cleaning
• establishing and maintaining a sterile field
• scrubbing into case for retractor holding and/or camera holding
• restocking supplies
• inventory management
• assist nurse in admission process
• adhere to HIPAA guidelines
• transport patient to receiving departments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED