Patient Care Tech, Full-time, Nights, Med Surg, EWCH, Murphy, NC at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Murphy, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Indirect Patient Care, CNA, EMT, First Responder, Nursing Fundamentals, Medical Assistant, BLS, Communication, Flexibility, Adaptability, Med/Surg/ICU Care, Patient Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of North Carolina, 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. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care 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. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable) Department Position Summary: 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 on Med/Surg/ICU. 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.

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Responsibilities

This non-licensed healthcare provider is responsible for delivering direct and/or indirect care to patients within the guidelines established for a Patient Care Technician. The technician must demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for patients served on Med/Surg/ICU units and recognize symptoms requiring further evaluation by a licensed nurse.