PCT-Miller Eye Center-PRN at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Surgical Team Member, Patient Preparation, Patient Transport, Patient Positioning, Sterile Field Maintenance, Scrubbing In, Retractor Holding, Camera Holding, Supply Restocking, Inventory Management, HIPAA Compliance, BLS Certified, Age-Appropriate Care, Licensed Nurse Supervision

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 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 Education: Required: High School Diploma 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. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration Experience: Required: N/A Preferred: Hospital experience Training in surgical aseptic technique and the OR environment Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification 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 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. The employee must be able to assist nurse in admission process, adhere to HIPAA guidelines and transport patient to receiving departments.

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Responsibilities

This non-licensed healthcare provider assists a Registered Nurse by providing direct and/or indirect patient care, functioning as a key member of the surgical team. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, maintaining sterile fields, scrubbing into cases for instrument holding, and managing room turnover and supplies.