PCT-General Surgical-Full-Time-Nights at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

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

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 education or equivalent. 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: Required: Preferred Hospital experience preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder 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 Eight, which is a general, plastic, urology, ENT, vascular surgery 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.

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients on the surgical floor. They must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care and recognize signs that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.