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PCT-East Med Surg-Wing 2-Full-Time-Nights at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient Care, Telemetry, Internal Medicine, Diabetes Care, Metabolic Care, Cerebral Vascular Care, BLS, De-escalation, Communication, Adaptability, Clinical Judgment

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: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. De-escalation training if Applicable. Preferred: 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. 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. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to 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 North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. 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.
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect care to patients on an internal medicine and telemetry floor. They must exercise judgment to identify symptoms requiring nurse evaluation and communicate effectively with the care team.