PCT-East Med Surg-Wing 3-Full-Time-Nights at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Communication, Flexibility, Judgment, Teamwork, Adaptability, Basic Life Support, Patient Care Technician, Healthcare, Medical Terminology, Direct Patient Care, Indirect Patient Care, Observation Skills, Nursing Fundamentals, Emergency Response, Surgical Assistance

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, must also meet one of the following: Completed Certified Nursing Assistant course and passed certification exam, Completed First Responder Course, Completed EMT program, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Completed Medical Assistant Program, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Completed Surgical Tech program. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Tech position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Tech. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Tech prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Tech. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Required: Preferred: Hospital experience preferred Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Completion of 8 Hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement. Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). Preferred: CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification Department Position Summary: 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.

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary for patient care. They must recognize signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.